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Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ787-011200-
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side-
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt becoming NW 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 22 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...NE wind 15 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ786-011200-
Kiska to Attu Bering Side-
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt becoming NE 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 14 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow and rain.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ785-011200-
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side-
249 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 25 kt becoming SE 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...W wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
236 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ730-011145-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
236 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
236 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ731-011145-
Barren Islands East-
236 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.WED...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
205 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ811-011430-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort out to 15 NM-
205 PM AKDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.WED...NE winds 35 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.THU...NE winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 30 kt.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
303 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ830-011015-
Pigeon Point to Point Piedras Blancas between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
303 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N to NW 25 to 35 kt
early, then, becoming N 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
303 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

California waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ835-011015-
Point Piedras Blancas to Santa Cruz Island, CA between 60 NM and
150 NM offshore-
303 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N to NW 25 to 35 kt
early, then, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ455-475-010600-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-240502T0300Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
255 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm and Cape
  Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ560-010545-
/O.UPG.KMTR.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMTR.GL.W.0024.240430T2200Z-240501T0400Z/
/O.CAN.KMTR.SC.Y.0076.240501T2200Z-240502T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 nm-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
  California out to 10 nm.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ565-010545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 nm-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ545-010545-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 nm-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ576-010545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1600Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ570-010545-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1000Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 8 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ571-010545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1600Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ575-010545-
/O.EXT.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240502T1600Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ540-010545-
/O.CON.KMTR.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 nm-
241 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ676-010430-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to
60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands-
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  combined seas 10 to 14 ft when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente
  Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ673-010430-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm
including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands-
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 12 to 15 ft when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
  westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

PZZ670-010430-
/O.CON.KLOX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T1000Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
130 PM PDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  combined seas 12 to 15 ft when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

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