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Small Craft Advisory 71, NWS Eureka, CA

July 26, 2026

NWS Eureka, CA issued this small craft advisory at Jul 26, 2026, 9:05 PM PDT. It took effect at Jul 27, 2026, 4:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 26, 2026, 9:05 PM PDT (04:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 27, 2026, 4:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

500 
WHUS76 KEKA 270405
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
905 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026

PZZ455-271215-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.260727T1100Z-260728T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
905 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-271215-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.260727T1100Z-260728T2000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
905 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
120 
WHUS76 KEKA 270933
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
233 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

PZZ455-271745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.260727T1100Z-260728T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
233 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ475-271745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.260727T1100Z-260728T2000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
233 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
753 
WHUS76 KEKA 271549
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
849 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

PZZ475-280000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
849 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-280000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260728T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
849 AM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
740 
WHUS76 KEKA 272144
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

PZZ455-280545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-280545-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
312 
WHUS76 KEKA 280413
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
913 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

PZZ455-281215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
913 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281215-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
913 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
567 
WHUS76 KEKA 280933
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
233 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

PZZ455-281745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
233 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-281745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
233 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
760 
WHUS76 KEKA 281532
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
832 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

PZZ455-282345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-282345-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
832 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS76 KEKA 282127
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
227 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

PZZ455-290530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
227 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-290530-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
227 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
867 
WHUS76 KEKA 290347
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

PZZ455-291000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
847 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt around
  Cape Mendocino and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-291000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
847 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt around
  Cape Mendocino and seas 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
425 
WHUS76 KEKA 290920
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
220 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

PZZ455-291730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
220 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-291730-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
220 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS76 KEKA 291751
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1051 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

PZZ455-300200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
1051 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-300200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1051 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
094 
WHUS76 KEKA 292157
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
257 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

PZZ455-300600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
257 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-300600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260731T2100Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
257 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$
429 
WHUS76 KEKA 300405
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
905 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

PZZ455-301215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
905 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
905 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
465 
WHUS76 KEKA 300956
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

PZZ455-301800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
256 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-301800-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
256 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
317 
WHUS76 KEKA 301547
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
847 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

PZZ455-310000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-310000-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
847 AM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
003 
WHUS76 KEKA 302056
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
156 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

PZZ470-310500-
/O.NEW.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260802T2200Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
156 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 PM PDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ455-310500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
156 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late 
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-310500-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
156 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS76 KEKA 310328
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
828 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

PZZ455-311130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
828 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through late 
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ470-311130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260802T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260802T2200Z-260803T1600Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
828 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO
3 PM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt 
  with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 14 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM Saturday to 3 
  PM PDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon 
  through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

PZZ475-311130-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T2200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1600Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
828 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
598 
WHUS76 KEKA 310944
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

PZZ455-311745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-311745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260802T2200Z-260803T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260802T0400Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-311745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KEKA.GL.A.0025.260801T2200Z-260803T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-311745-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
777 
WHUS76 KEKA 311632
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
932 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

PZZ455-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
932 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260802T0400Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
932 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
932 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010045-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
932 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
272 
WHUS76 KEKA 312218
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
318 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

PZZ455-010630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
318 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts
  to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-010630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260802T0400Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
318 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-010630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260803T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
318 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-010630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
318 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO
3 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt 
  and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
815 
WHUS76 KEKA 010349
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
849 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

PZZ455-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260803T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
849 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT 
  Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T1600Z-260802T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260802T0400Z-260804T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ475-011200-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260804T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
849 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011200-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260804T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
849 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 9 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
010 
WHUS76 KEKA 010944
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
244 AM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

PZZ475-011745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260804T1000Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 
  60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ455-011745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260801T1600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260801T1600Z-260803T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 
  10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ470-011745-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T1900Z-260802T0400Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0026.260802T0400Z-260804T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
244 AM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 
  9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ450-011745-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0072.260801T2200Z-260804T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
244 AM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino 
  CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jul 26, 12:47 PM PDT, 8 hours 18 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Moderate risk for sneaker waves along the Lost Coast and Mendocino Coast through Wednesday. * Elevated fire danger through Tuesday for interior areas due to breezy afternoon winds. * Near to slightly below normal interior temperatures expected through the middle of next week. * Coastal stratus likely to form each night and clear each afternoon through at least the middle of next week. * Hot interior temperatures likely to return late next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 26, 12:47 PM PDT, 8 hours 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1247 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Moderate risk for sneaker waves along the Lost Coast and Mendocino
  Coast through Wednesday.

* Elevated fire danger through Tuesday for interior areas due to
  breezy afternoon winds.

* Near to slightly below normal interior temperatures expected
  through the middle of next week.

* Coastal stratus likely to form each night and clear each afternoon
  through at least the middle of next week.

* Hot interior temperatures likely to return late next week.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...Near to slightly below normal temperatures are likely
for the interior areas, while near to slightly above normal
coastal temperatures are likely through mid next week. Breezy
afternoon winds elevate fire danger in eastern Trinity, eastern
Mendocino, and Lake counties. Hot interior temperatures return
late next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Warmer than normal coastal temperatures continued
today, even despite stratus persisting into the afternoon over
Humboldt and Del Norte. Depending on the persistence of stratus
into the afternoons and how early the northwesterly winds start,
warmer coastal temperatures may continue into mid next week. A
weak marine inversion will allow for at least partial, if not
full, clearing in the afternoons. The Mendocino Coast will see
breezier afternoon winds which will support closer to normal
temperatures.

The troughing pattern has also brought breezy afternoon winds of 20
to 30 mph in the interior areas, mainly in the higher elevations
and channeled terrain (such as Clear Lake and the Trinity River
valley). Low afternoon relative humidities in Trinity, eastern
Mendocino, and Lake Counties along with these winds brings an
elevated fire weather threat.

There is high confidence in high pressure rebuilding over the area
late next week and next weekend. NBM is showing moderate to high
probabilities for high temperatures in the triple digits for most
interior valleys. Hot temperatures may continue into much of the
following week with over half of ensemble members showing near-
persistent ridging. /JB/JJW

&&

.AVIATION...(18Z TAFs)...Stratus has started to erode from the
coast late this morning. VFR conditions are likely this afternoon
for all areas, through some brief MVFR disruptions at the coastal
terminals are possible. This evening and overnight, stratus
returns again to the coastal terminals. The troughing pattern
suggests a deep marine layer with IFR to MVFR ceilings, though
there has been a shallow stratus layer observed the previous few
nights that is being hinted at again by models. Occasional LIFR
to IFR ceilings and possibly visibilities are possible overnight
at the coastal terminals. The deep marine layer does bring a small
(20%) chance of stratus impacting KUKI from the west. Northwesterly
winds are likely to be breezy in Mendocino and Lake Counties this
afternoon and evening. /JB

&&

.MARINE...The sea state is dominated by a small 3 to 5 foot long
period southerly swell and some small mid period westerly and
northerly swells. A second reinforcing long period southerly swell
will arrive Tuesday. Winds will remain very light, only up to 4 to 8
kts this afternoon north of Cape Mendocino. South of the cape,
northerly winds of 10 to 15 kts, and locally up to 20 kts around
the cape will develop by this afternoon. The southern zones will
continue to see slightly higher winds Monday before the northerlies
trend higher in all waters starting Tuesday. Localized areas of
gale conditions will develop in the expansion fan around Cape
Mendocino. /JJW

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Breezy westerly winds will continue in the
afternoons for interior areas and may be particularly breezy with
gusts of 20 to 30 mph over the ridges and channeled terrain in
eastern Trinity, northeast Mendocino, and Lake Counties. These
areas are forecast to have very low afternoon RHs in the single
digits and teens. Overnight recoveries are expected to be good
aside from the higher elevations of Lake and eastern Trinity
County.

Localized critical conditions are possible each afternoon, with
the potential for slightly stronger and more persistent winds
Monday afternoon and evening. This will likely raise RH at least
into the teens or 20s, but so far the marine influence has not had
a significant impact in eastern Lake, eastern Mendocino, and
eastern Trinity Counties. This will need to be watched for the
potential of a Red Flag Warning, should relative humidities
remain low into the evening on Monday while winds remain
persistent in the afternoon and evening.

Closer to the coast, a deep marine layer will bring high RH and
perhaps stratus and/or fog into the river valleys. Afternoon RH
ranges from 70s to 80s at the immediate coast to 20s and 40s in
interior Humboldt, Del Norte, and western Mendocino Counties. /JB

&&

.BEACH HAZARDS...A long period southerly swell, up to 22 seconds, has
built in from tropical systems in the Eastern Pacific. A second
reinforcing long period southerly swell will arrive Tuesday. These
energetic swells will bring a low to moderate risk of sneaker waves
that would be most hazardous on steep, south and southwest facing
beaches along the Lost Coast and Mendocino Coast.

Sneaker waves are a unique hazard, with up to 30 minutes between
waves. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without
warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and
beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as
logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. Even ankle to knee deep
water can knock you down and drag you out when a sneaker wave hits.
Pay attention and stay above the high water line and any wet sand to
stay safe. If the ground is wet, waves have surged there recently.
Stay safe and never turn your back on the ocean! /JJW

&&

.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
     Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday afternoon for
     CAZ104-109.

NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
None.
&&

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10 am/pm and 1 pm/am. Additional updates will be issued as needed.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.