A small-craft advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 10 km but greater than 5 km) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.
**** Hazard Info ****
Sea conditions remained agitated overnight and are likely to continue throughout the morning with moderate to rough swells in open water from 2.5 to 3.0 meters ( 8 to 10 ft ).
Key Message:
Mariners should be aware of the following possibilities:
-Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels.
-Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells.
-Small craft advisory for above-normal swell heights in this area.
-Some beach erosion is inevitable with most or all beaches submerged particularly below the cliffs and specifically at times of high tide. (PR)
