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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:02 AM Nov. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:02 AM Nov. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:24 PM Nov. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 14 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible during the highest high tides of the calendar day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:39 PM Nov. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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