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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:36 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * 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: 9:36 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and combined seas 8 to 12 ft expected when conditions are worst. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * 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: 9:35 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Central Coast, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet, with local sets to 20 feet on Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents. For Los Angeles County, 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * 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 coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highest chances of coastal flooding will be for the Central Coast beaches around high tide on Wednesday morning between 7 AM and 12 PM. 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:07 AM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK... A moist and unstable air mass will bring scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms to the coastal waters through at least the middle of this week. Any of this activity will be capable of producing localized gale-force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. The weather systems affecting the region through the middle of this week will be especially conducive for the development of waterspouts, so please use extra caution or consider remaining in port.
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