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High Surf Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
301 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

ORZ021-022-210000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.Y.0008.251120T1800Z-251121T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
301 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
  conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
  beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
  and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from the surf zone and off of jetties. Area beaches may
become hazardous due to dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
300 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ350-356-370-376-210000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251122T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
300 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds today at 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
  and seas 12 to 17 ft at 15 seconds. Northerly winds develop on
  Friday at 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and seas 10 to 23
  ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ450-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ455-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ470-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 13 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ475-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to
  16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ540-201845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0204.251120T1100Z-251122T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ570-201845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0203.000000T0000Z-251122T0500Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
233 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-201300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0020.251121T0000Z-251125T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
320 PM PST Wed Nov 19 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking
  waves of 13 to 18 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
  in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Hazardous Seas Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ450-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ455-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 9 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ470-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 11 to 13 feet
  expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and
  hazardous seas 13 to 17 feet possible.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

PZZ475-201900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0128.251120T1700Z-251120T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.A.0010.251120T2300Z-251121T1700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
258 AM PST Thu Nov 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 10 to 12 feet expected. For
  the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to
  16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  3 PM PST this afternoon. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, from
  this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea
conditions.

&&

$$
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