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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
418 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ350-370-030000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-251104T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
418 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...This afternoon, south winds 15 to 25 kt and very steep
  and hazardous seas 17 to 20 ft. Starting Starting at 5 PM
  today, northwest to north winds 10 to 20 kt and steep seas 12
  to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this
  afternoon to 4 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
418 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ356-376-030000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251104T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
418 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...This afternoon, west winds 10 to 20 kt and very steep
  and hazardous seas 16 to 18 ft. Starting at 5 PM today, north
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 13 to
  15 ft.

* WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas north of Pistol River
  and beyond 10 nm from shore, except within the vicinity of
  Cape Blanco. Small craft returns to all areas at 5 PM today.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT Monday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ450-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  9 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 Eureka CA
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ455-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 12 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 Eureka CA
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ470-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  11 to 14 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 Eureka CA
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ475-021900-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
247 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  10 to 13 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 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 San Francisco Bay Area
245 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ540-021845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0186.000000T0000Z-251103T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
245 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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
245 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

PZZ570-021845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
245 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 10 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
246 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-031100-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-251104T1100Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
246 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking
  waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in
  favored locations.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 7 AM PDT this morning through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

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