Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA

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WHUS76 KEKA 132251
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

PZZ475-140700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-251113T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.SE.W.0035.251113T2300Z-251114T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 16 to 20 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ455-140700-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SE.W.0035.000000T0000Z-251114T1100Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
251 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port
until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$

PZZ470-140700-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-251114T0800Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
251 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  17 to 22 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-140700-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-251114T2200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
251 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$