🟡 Moderate

Hazardous Seas Watch

Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm

Hazardous Seas Watch issued March 19 at 2:06PM PDT until March 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Alert Description

* WHAT...North winds 25-35 kt, gusts to 40 kt. Very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 12 ft at 7 seconds possible. * WHERE...Outer waters south of Port Orford. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. Bar crossing could become especially hazardous. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Safety Instructions

Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous and very steep sea conditions.

Time Information

Effective

Mar 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

Expires

Mar 20, 2026, 1:00 PM

Issued

Mar 19, 2026, 9:06 PM

Alert Details

Severity

Moderate

Urgency

Future

Certainty

Possible

Issued By

NWS Medford OR

National Weather Service