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Small Craft Advisory — East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island, PZ
Issued
4:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
5:00 AM CDT · Wed, Jul 22 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLOX

Affected Areas

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island, PZ

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.