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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
843 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ820-131630-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
843 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
307 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

PZZ470-130615-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-250713T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0026.250713T0600Z-250714T0000Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
307 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 feet
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For
  the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM
  PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
254 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

PZZ356-376-131100-
/O.EXT.KMFR.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250715T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
254 PM PDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas south of Cape Blanco and north of Pt. St.
  George.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter 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.

&&

$$

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