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Small Craft Advisory — Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm, PZ, Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm, PZ
Issued
Expires
10:00 PM CDT · Mon, Aug 10 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMFR

Affected Areas

Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm, PZ Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm, PZ

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft at 16 seconds
expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 6 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Small Craft Advisory for all of the area Friday
morning through Saturday morning. Gale Watch south of Port
Orford within 40 nm of shore and a Small Craft Advisory
elsewhere during Saturday afternoon and evening.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 11 PM
PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, south of Port Orford and
within 40 nm from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and
very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course,
and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.