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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
204 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

California 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.

PZZ820-141030-
Point St. George to Point Arena between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
204 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 25 ft. Showers.
.FRI...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 7 to
11 ft.
.SAT...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
120 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

PZZ645-140500-
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251114T0500Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
120 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  combined seas 7 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
  which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
120 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

PZZ670-140500-
/O.EXT.KLOX.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-251114T0500Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
120 PM PST Thu Nov 13 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 12 to 15 ft expected when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
  which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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