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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:06 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 3:53 PM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HAZARDOUS MARINE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS WITH ASSOCIATED STEEP SEAS AND THREAT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED WATERSPOUTS... Hazardous marine conditions can be expected over the coastal waters through Friday morning. Gusty south winds will persist into Friday morning. The strong winds will bring steep, choppy seas to the area. A moist and unstable air mass will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing locally gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information, forecasts, and warnings.
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:16 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet, highest for south-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights will come down slightly on Thursday, but are expected to rise again Friday and last through early Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
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