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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...Seas 5 to 9 ft and west winds 20 to 25 knots will lead to choppy seas and dangerous boating conditions.
* 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 10 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds in the outer coastal waters with the highest seas near and south of San Clemente Island. Seas and winds will begin to wane Saturday afternoon, but seas may remain above 7 feet into early Sunday.

Instructions

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