Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Portland OR
138 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
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-
138 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft at 10 to 14 seconds and west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Portland OR
138 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Columbia River Bar-
138 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 5 to 6 ft at 10
seconds, building to 10 ft at 11 seconds Friday afternoon and
up to 13 ft at 13 seconds Saturday morning. Winds west 15 to 25
kt with gust up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb current of 3.67 kt at 424 AM
Friday. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Very strong second ebb current of 7.56
kt at 436 PM Friday. Seas 10 ft. Third ebb current of 3.61 kt
at 514 AM Saturday. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
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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
255 AM PST Fri Dec 5 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-
255 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...West to southwest wind 10 to 20 kts and steep wind-
driven seas 6 to 10 ft at 6 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and 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
207 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
207 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
13 to 18 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 13 to 18 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 4 AM
PST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM
PST Saturday.
* 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 Seattle WA
207 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
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Grays Harbor Bar-
207 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Combined seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 8 to 10 feet this
evening. Bar conditions light becoming moderate to rough this
evening. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 415 AM and 430
PM Friday, and 500 AM Saturday. The Friday afternoon ebb will
be very strong.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially
when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
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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