Alerts
You have (3) alert(s). Tap to see details.
| Gale Warning issued February 17 at 7:04AM PST until February 18 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| Category | Certainty | Severity |
| Met | Likely | Moderate |
| Status | Urgency | Category |
| Actual | Expected | Met |
| Effective | Ends | Expires |
| 02/17/2026 07:04 AM | 02/18/2026 08:00 AM | 02/17/2026 04:00 PM |
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 12 to 16 ft when conditions are worst.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
|
||
| Marine Weather Statement issued February 17 at 6:25AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| Category | Certainty | Severity |
| Met | Observed | Minor |
| Status | Urgency | Category |
| Actual | Expected | Met |
| Effective | Ends | Expires |
| 02/17/2026 06:25 AM | 02/17/2026 12:00 PM | 02/18/2026 04:00 AM |
A moist and unstable air mass will bring scattered heavy showers
and thunderstorms to the coastal waters through at least the
middle of this week. Any of this activity will be capable of
producing localized gale-force winds and rough seas, dangerous
lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and
waterspouts. The weather systems affecting the region through the
middle of this week will be especially conducive for the
development of waterspouts, so please use extra caution or
consider remaining in port.
|
||
| Marine Weather Statement issued February 16 at 5:07PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA | ||
| Category | Certainty | Severity |
| Met | Observed | Minor |
| Status | Urgency | Category |
| Actual | Expected | Met |
| Effective | Ends | Expires |
| 02/16/2026 05:07 PM | 02/17/2026 12:00 PM | 02/18/2026 04:00 AM |
A moist and unstable air mass will bring scattered heavy showers
and thunderstorms to the coastal waters through at least the
middle of this week. Any of this activity will be capable of
producing localized gale-force winds and rough seas, dangerous
lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and
waterspouts. The weather systems affecting the region through the
middle of this week will be especially conducive for the
development of waterspouts, so please use extra caution or
consider remaining in port.
|
||
Hourly Forecast
Tue, 12:00 PM
RainWinds: 20 mph SSW
Tue, 01:00 PM
RainWinds: 30 mph SW
Tue, 02:00 PM
RainWinds: 30 mph SW
Tue, 03:00 PM
RainWinds: 30 mph SW
Tue, 04:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 25 mph WSW
Tue, 05:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 25 mph WSW
Tue, 06:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 25 mph WSW
Tue, 07:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 30 mph WSW
Tue, 08:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 30 mph WSW
Tue, 09:00 PM
Rain LikelyWinds: 30 mph WSW
Tue, 10:00 PM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph WSW
Tue, 11:00 PM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph WSW
Wed, 12:00 AM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph WSW
Wed, 01:00 AM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph W
Wed, 02:00 AM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph W
Wed, 03:00 AM
Slight Chance T-stormsWinds: 25 mph W
Wed, 04:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph WNW
Wed, 05:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph WNW
Wed, 06:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph WNW
Wed, 07:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph NW
Wed, 08:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph NW
Wed, 09:00 AM
Light Rain LikelyWinds: 15 mph NW
Wed, 10:00 AM
Chance Light RainWinds: 15 mph WNW
Wed, 11:00 AM
Chance Light RainWinds: 15 mph WNW
Coastal Waters Forecast for California
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
for the southern California coast and Santa Barbara Channel including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park.at 15Z or 7 AM PST, a 991 mb low was near Pacific Northwest coast with a weak front extending south from the low. Gusty SW to W winds will persist over much of the waters through today, shifting to the NW on Wed, along with large hazardous seas. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight. These storms are capable of producing stronger, erratic winds, lightning, small hail, and waterspouts.
Point Piedras Blancas to San Mateo Point CA out 60 NM including the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary See weather.gov/marine/wavedetail for more info on the new Wave Detail format.