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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Gale Warning
Issued: 9:38 PM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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 hazardous conditions.

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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 1:55 PM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Strong northwest winds will generate very rough seas
including strong rip currents at area beaches.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 9 am Tuesday morning through 9 am Wednesday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline.
Hazards include strong rip currents and large breaking waves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

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