Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
901 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
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.
PZZ825-191730-
Point Arena to Pigeon Point between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
901 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt.
Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 15 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ450-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240519T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.240519T1800Z-240521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ455-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240519T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.240519T1800Z-240521T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ470-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
9 to 13 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ475-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240521T0600Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 to 15 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ540-191130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ570-191130-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 13 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ571-191130-
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240519T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T0323Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 10 to 14 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ575-191130-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T0323Z-240519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T2200Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 9 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ540-191130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240519T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T1000Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ545-191130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T1600Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 nm-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
California out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ560-191130-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0094.240519T2200Z-240520T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ575-191130-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0093.240519T0323Z-240519T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0028.240519T2200Z-240520T1000Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
823 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 9 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ450-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240519T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.240519T1800Z-240521T0400Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 7 to 11 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
PZZ455-191200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240519T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.W.0030.240519T1800Z-240521T0400Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
846 PM PDT Sat May 18 2024
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 8 to 12 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet
expected.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
