Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 12NM SW San Francisco CA

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
837 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ545-132345-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260515T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.A.0006.260515T2200Z-260517T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
837 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with occasional gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
837 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

PZZ545-132345-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-260515T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMTR.GL.A.0006.260515T2200Z-260517T0400Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
837 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  with occasional gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the
  Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Friday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$