Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
643 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
California waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ820-031615-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
643 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas 11 to
14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming E to SE.
Seas 9 to 12 ft.
$$
Storm Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ475-030830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0002.251104T2100Z-251105T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Storm Watch,
southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt and seas 9 to
12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday.
For the Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1219 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
CAZ340-346-031400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251104T1100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
1219 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous rip
currents. Largest surf focused across northwest facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ540-031245-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SC.Y.0186.000000T0000Z-251103T0500Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.251104T1700Z-251104T2300Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ570-031245-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-251103T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0193.251104T1700Z-251104T2300Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 5 to 15
kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST
Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM
PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ571-031100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0187.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ575-031100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0186.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ576-031100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0190.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
831 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
744 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ670-031100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0172.000000T0000Z-251103T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
744 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ455-030830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0038.251104T1800Z-251105T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 5 to 15 kt with
gusts to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch,
southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 8 to
10 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ475-030830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SR.A.0002.251104T2100Z-251105T0900Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts to 30 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet. For the Storm Watch,
southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt and seas 9 to
12 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday.
For the Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions
deteriorate.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
246 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-031100-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-251104T1100Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
246 AM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking
waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in
favored locations.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...From 7 AM PDT this morning through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
PZZ455-030830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0118.000000T0000Z-251103T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0038.251104T1800Z-251105T1500Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
425 PM PST Sun Nov 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 5 to 15 kt with
gusts to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch,
southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 8 to
10 feet possible.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
