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Small Craft Advisory

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

Small Craft Advisory issued October 31 at 10:35AM PDT until November 3 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

Alert Description

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety Instructions

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

Time Information

Effective
Nov 1, 2025, 7:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 1:45 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 5:35 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Eureka CA
National Weather Service

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