Headline:
Small Craft Advisory issued January 8 at 2:00PM PST until January 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 2:00pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West swell 8 to 11 ft at 15 seconds and north winds 15 to
25 kt will combine to bring steep, hazardous seas.
* WHERE...All of the area, except swell dominated seas will not
quite reach thresholds for steepness in the inner waters north
of Cape Arago, or near shore near Ophir and south of Brookings.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR