Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 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.
PZZ800-270345-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...SE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft, building to 10 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft. Chance
of rain.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI...S winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 12 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-270345-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TUE...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
15 to 21 ft.
.THU...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft.
.FRI...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 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.
PZZ810-270345-
Cape Lookout to Florence, OR between 60 NM and 150 NM offshore-
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE...S winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.FRI...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ815-270345-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
721 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.TUE...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.FRI...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ350-356-262315-
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0003.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.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-
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and very steep seas 9 to 14 ft at 9 seconds
expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ370-376-262315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0003.260127T1500Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Beyond 10 NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM
PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
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/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.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-
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 14
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds
and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM
PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ150-153-156-270000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.260127T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt, with frequent gusts to 25
kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ170-173-176-270000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.260127T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0003.260127T1200Z-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-
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt, with
frequent gusts to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ350-356-262315-
/O.EXB.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T1200Z-260127T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0003.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0002.260127T1800Z-260128T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and very steep seas 9 to 14 ft at 9 seconds
expected.
* WHERE...Within 10 NM of shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ370-376-262315-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0008.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KMFR.SE.A.0003.260127T1500Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.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-
201 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and steep seas 6 to 9 ft at 8 seconds
expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft at 9 seconds expected.
* WHERE...Beyond 10 NM from shore.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM
PST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
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/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 13 ft at 16
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.89 kt at 1008 AM Monday.
Seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 2.4 kt at 1023 PM Monday. Seas 4 to 5
ft. Ebb current of 5.07 kt at 1121 AM Tuesday. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ251>253-270000-
/O.EXB.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-
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 ft at 16 seconds and south 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...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ271>273-270000-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0012.260127T0600Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0003.260127T1200Z-260128T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
144 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 14
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Warning, seas 13 to 18 ft at 15 seconds
and south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM
PST Tuesday. Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
PZZ170-173-176-270000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.260127T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0003.260127T1200Z-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-
759 AM PST Mon Jan 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt, with
frequent gusts to 35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
