What is happening
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 17 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 18 ft at 16 seconds and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PST Friday. Hazardous Seas Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels.
Official instructions
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
