Marine Weather Statement for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM; East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island
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What you need to know
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- East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island, Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM
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What is happening
A large west to northwesterly swell is expected to produce breaking waves at the Morro Bay and Ventura Harbor entrances on Saturday. These conditions have a history of capsizing vessels of various sizes resulting in serious injury or death, even to the most experienced mariners. Mariners are urged to stay clear of...
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Bulletin details
A large west to northwesterly swell is expected to produce breaking waves at the Morro Bay and Ventura Harbor entrances on Saturday. These conditions have a history of capsizing vessels of various sizes resulting in serious injury or death, even to the most experienced mariners. Mariners are urged to stay clear of these harbor entrances. For more information, contact the local harbor patrol or coast guard station...and continue to monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest weather information..
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Marine Weather Statement issued November 13 at 2:53PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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