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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ570-291830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1100Z-251201T0500Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 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
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ571-291830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1100Z-251201T0500Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 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
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ575-291830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1100Z-251201T0500Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 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
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ576-291830-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0209.251130T1100Z-251201T0500Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
230 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
225 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ455-291830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T1900Z-251201T0700Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
225 AM 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 up 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
225 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ475-291830-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0131.251130T0700Z-251201T1300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
225 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 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.

&&

$$


Frost Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1127 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

CAZ115-291530-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FR.Y.0034.251129T0727Z-251129T1700Z/
Southern Lake-
Including Hidden Valley Lake, Clearlake Park, Finley, Middletown,
Clearlake, and Lakeport
1127 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Southern Lake.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For hazard areas see https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=eka

ZVS


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1033 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

CAZ109-291445-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0021.251129T2100Z-251130T0300Z/
Mendocino Coast-
1033 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. Waves with
  run up over 12 feet may impact beaches even if seas seem calm.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast.

* 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
632 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-291800-
/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-
632 PM PST Fri Nov 28 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 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!

&&

$$


Marine Weather Statement


Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
120 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

PZZ645-650-655-670-673-676-291700-
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
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-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
120 AM PST Sat Nov 29 2025

...DENSE FOG TO AFFECT THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH THIS MORNING...

Mariners should be prepared for abrupt visibility changes down to
one nautical mile or less. Reduce speeds and be on the lookout for
exposed rocks and other vessels, including large ships in the
shipping lanes. Use radar or GPS navigation if available, and
consider remaining in harbor if such equipment is unavailable.

$$

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