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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
214 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

PZZ565-290500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-251129T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
214 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with frequent gusts to 25
  kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas 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.

&&

$$

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
214 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

PZZ576-290500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0208.000000T0000Z-251129T0500Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
214 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with frequent gusts to 25
  kt expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 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 Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
201 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

PZZ670-290615-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0183.000000T0000Z-251129T1100Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
201 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.

* 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
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

PZZ455-290400-
/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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1148 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

PZZ475-290400-
/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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1151 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

CAZ109-290815-
/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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
324 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-290300-
/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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