Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 3 PM PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very large NW swell of 25ft at 19sec is expected to fill into the coastal waters Friday afternoon. Expect continued hazards through the weekend.