Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 13 seconds and south
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Small Craft
Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20
to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1033 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
1033 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 to 13 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas north of Cape Blanco.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
852 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Grays Harbor Bar-
852 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions with combined seas 8 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745
PM Tuesday, 845 AM and 845 PM Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
852 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
852 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
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