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What is a Small Craft Advisory?

Winds or seas hazardous to small boats are forecast or occurring. Thresholds vary by marine area.

What to do

Use the live bulletin first

  1. Review the advisory and coastal waters forecast for local wind and sea thresholds.
  2. Compare the forecast with the limits of your vessel, equipment, and experience.
  3. Postpone departure or seek safe harbor when conditions exceed those limits.

Collected NWS data

Last-known Small Craft Advisory records

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Current status unknown Official severity: Minor

Small Craft Advisory for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM; Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands

Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands, Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM, Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands

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Reviewed sources

Reviewed 2026-07-21. This guide is maintained by Weather Alert Watch from official sources.

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