weather.gov     
National Weather Service

Watches, Warnings & Advisories
NWS Homepage

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
200 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ350-356-370-376-132300-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260214T1800Z/
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-
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-
200 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Steep west-northwest seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 to 16
  seconds expected.

* WHERE...All the waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ210-140100-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0017.260213T0900Z-260214T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 9 to 14 ft at 18
  seconds and southwest winds 10 to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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 1.78 kt at 144 AM Friday.
  Seas 12 to 13 ft. Ebb current of 4.57 kt at 200 PM Friday. Seas
  11 to 13 ft. Ebb current of 2.26 kt at 236 AM Saturday. Seas 10
  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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ251>253-140100-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0017.260213T0900Z-260214T2100Z/
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-
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft at 18 seconds and southwest winds 10 to
  20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ271>273-140100-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260215T1200Z/
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-
1247 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 17 seconds and southwest winds 10 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  10 to 60 NM offshore.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ110-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260214T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Combined seas 6 to 8 ft building to 10 to 13 ft later
  today. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough later today.
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 200 PM Friday, 230 AM
  Saturday, and 245 PM Saturday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

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
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ150-153-156-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260214T0600Z/
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-
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

PZZ170-173-176-131630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260214T1800Z/
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-
1216 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 16 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
232 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-141200-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0006.260213T1200Z-260216T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
232 AM PST Fri Feb 13 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
  than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
  can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull
  them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
  drowning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near
  the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep
  children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of
  jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone
  swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and
  keep an eye on them until help arrives.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
1038 PM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

ORZ021-022-132000-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260213T2000Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
1038 PM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep
  them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other
  objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide on Friday morning may cause
  additional risks.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Page last modified: June 2, 2009
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: for Safety, for Work, for Fun - FOR LIFE