Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
328 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
PZZ565-261830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260928T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
328 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
328 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
PZZ576-261830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-260927T0400Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
328 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
PZZ645-262200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.000000T0000Z-260926T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SC.Y.0140.260926T2200Z-260927T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
PZZ670-673-262200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.000000T0000Z-260928T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM
and Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward
60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
PZZ676-262200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.260926T2200Z-260928T1000Z/
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
310 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente
Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa
Barbara Islands.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
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 San Diego CA
536 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
CAZ043-552-262115-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
536 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet
through next Tuesday. Astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet
through Sunday, rising to 6.5-7.0 feet Monday through
Wednesday leading to minor tidal overflow.
* WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion
expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will
lead to strong rip currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will approach 7.0 feet each
morning Monday through Wednesday. These water levels in
combination with elevated surf provides a window for moderate
coastal flooding on Monday and Tuesday, especially along south
and southwest-facing beaches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
CAZ087-362-366-262200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding
especially Monday and Tuesday.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over
some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the
late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots,
bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is
likely. Isolated damage is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will
likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
CAZ349-350-354-262200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially
Monday and Tuesday.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor).
Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage
is expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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