FZUS56 KEKA 091617 CWFEKA Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest California National Weather Service Eureka CA 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 WATERS FROM PT ST GEORGE TO PT ARENA AND OUT 60 NM PZZ400-100530- 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 .SYNOPSIS FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATERS...In general, northerly winds will continue to strengthen today, especially in the southern marine zones. Steep, wind- driven waves will build across all marine zones through the end of the work week. Expect persistent winds of 20 to 25 knots across the outer waters, while the northern nearshore zone experiences lighter winds before a gradual increase through the end of the week. This evening and into the overnight hours, frequent Gale Force Gusts are anticipated in the lee of Cape Mendocino, fanning out into the southern outer marine zone. $$ PZZ450-100530- Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm- 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... .REST OF TODAY...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. .TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. .SUN...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. .MON...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. .MON NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$ PZZ470-100530- Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm- 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... .REST OF TODAY...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 9 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. .TONIGHT...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 9 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$ PZZ455-100530- Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm- 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... .REST OF TODAY...NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt this afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$ PZZ475-100530- Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm- 917 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... .REST OF TODAY...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas around 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds. .FRI...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. .FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT...N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON NIGHT...N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. $$