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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ455-300715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T1900Z-251201T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7
  to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PST Sunday.

* 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 Eureka CA
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ470-300715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T1900Z-251201T2300Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO
3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and seas 6
  to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 3 PM PST Monday.

* 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 Eureka CA
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ475-300715-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T0700Z-251201T2300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
301 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 3 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 6
  to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 PM PST Monday.

* 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
236 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ540-300645-
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1700Z-251201T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
236 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
236 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ570-300645-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1100Z-251201T1100Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
236 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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 Medford OR
1223 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ376-301200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.SC.Y.0105.251201T0300Z-251202T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1223 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  5 to 8 ft at 11 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.

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


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

CAZ101-103-300200-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251130T0200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

CAZ104-300300-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251130T0300Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County.

* WHEN...From noon PST today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

CAZ109-300300-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0021.251129T2100Z-251130T0300Z/
Mendocino Coast-
1250 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM PST this afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
1224 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

ORZ021-022-301200-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0011.251201T1500Z-251202T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
1224 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...All beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep
  them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other
  objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As this long period swell arrives early
  Monday, it could coincide with the high tide expected around 8
  am PST Monday. While sneaker waves can occur at any time, the
  greatest risk is on an incoming tide. Please be aware of the
  tides if venturing out onto the beaches.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
730 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-300500-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251201T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
730 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate to 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...Through Sunday 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...

Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards
include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking
waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!

&&

$$

RGass

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