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Small Craft Advisory

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Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm; Waters from San Mateo point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island

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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep seas 8 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out to 10 nm and Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border Extending 10 to 60 nm out including San Clemente Island.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves will be high and steep with waves heights 8 to 11 feet and average periods around 8 seconds. Wind gusts will be strongest near San Clemente Island, where near- gale conditions are possible.

Instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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