Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
111 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
PZZ350-356-370-376-290000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-251129T0000Z/
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-
111 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Steep seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T1900Z-251201T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas
7 to 10 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T1900Z-251201T0700Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8
to 9 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T0700Z-251201T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 11 PM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 8
to 11 feet expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday 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.
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
CAZ101-103-290815-
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Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte and Northern Humboldt Coast Counties.
* WHEN...Saturday afternoon.
* 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.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0021.251129T2000Z-251130T0300Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0021.251129T2100Z-251130T0300Z/
Mendocino Coast-
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
1045 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
ORZ021-022-291200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0011.251201T1500Z-251202T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
1045 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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 8am
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.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
324 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
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/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0021.251128T1124Z-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-
324 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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 10 PM PST 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!
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