Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ540-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250519T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ545-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250519T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ570-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250519T0400Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ571-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250519T0400Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ576-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250518T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T0400Z-250519T0400Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 9 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 9 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ565-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T2000Z-250519T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 8 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ575-171230-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250517T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.250517T1000Z-250518T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T0400Z-250519T0400Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For the
Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected. For the second Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 10 to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
For the second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 9 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 hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ560-171230-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250518T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.W.0017.250518T2000Z-250519T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
916 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 8 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ650-171115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0077.250517T1900Z-250518T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0026.250518T0100Z-250518T1000Z/
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA
including Santa Cruz Island-
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
combined seas 5 to 8 ft expected when conditions are worst.
Another round of Gales is possible Sunday afternoon through
late.
* WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM PDT
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ645-171115-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0026.250517T2200Z-250518T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 7 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst.
Another round of Gales is possible Sunday afternoon through
late.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ673-676-171115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0026.250517T2200Z-250519T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 7 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. A
lull in winds is possible Sunday morning before ramping up and
becoming strongest Sunday afternoon through late night.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands and
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ670-171115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-250517T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0026.250517T2200Z-250519T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
606 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 8 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. A
lull in winds is possible Sunday morning before ramping up and
becoming strongest Sunday afternoon through late night.
* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
202 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
PZZ131-132-170600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0007.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0012.250517T2200Z-250518T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
202 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.
* 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.
&&
$$
