Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
Washington and Oregon 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.
PZZ800-280315-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 10 ft, building to 10 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 12 to 16 ft. Rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft. Chance of
rain.
.THU...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW less than 10 kt.
Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt. Seas
11 to 14 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-280315-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
15 to 20 ft. Rain.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
Washington and Oregon 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.
PZZ810-280315-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ815-280315-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
804 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to
15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 12 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ150-153-156-271915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0003.260127T2100Z-260128T0600Z/
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-
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt, with
gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM PST this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ170-173-176-271915-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.260127T1105Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt, with gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ350-356-272330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds expected.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM PST this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ370-376-272330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt increasing to
gales 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Steep seas 6 to 10 feet
becoming very steep and hazardous 12 to 17 ft at 9 seconds.
* WHERE...Beyond 10 NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
morning. For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ271>273-280000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
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-
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft at 8
seconds and southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 8 to 13 ft at 10 seconds and
south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
morning. Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ110-271915-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.260128T0600Z-260129T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions. Combined seas building to 8 to 10
ft tonight.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1145
PM Tuesday and 1230 PM Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ150-153-156-271915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0003.260127T2100Z-260128T0600Z/
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-
305 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt, with
gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
10 PM PST this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ350-356-272330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds expected.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 10
PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ210-280000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 13 ft at 15
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.07 kt at 1121 AM Tuesday.
Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 2.08 kt at 1154 PM Tuesday. Seas 9 to
11 ft. Ebb current of 5.41 kt at 1233 PM Wednesday. Seas 9
to 11 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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
PZZ251>253-280000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
204 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Seas 6 to 11 ft at 14 seconds and southeast winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
ORC035-037-281545-
Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
733 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PST today. This advisory
is in effect for southern Klamath County and Lake County due to
stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near
the ground where people breathe.
People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart
or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
Check current air quality conditions and advisories at
https://aqi.oregon.gov
$$
ORC017-272000-
Deschutes-
Including the cities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine,
and Brothers
154 PM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TUESDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PST Tuesday for southern Deschutes County.
For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap
smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe.
Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions
on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood
exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions.
* People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while
smoke levels are high.
* Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems.
* Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
$$
