First published Sep 19, 2026, 3:37:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 2:20:00 AM UTC

Small Craft Advisory — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 8:18PM PDT until September 19 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a Small Craft Advisory on 2026-09-18 20:18 PDT (published 2026-09-19T03:18:00.000Z) effective until 2026-09-19 21:00 PDT for the Los Angeles/Oxnard coastal area.

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Small Craft Advisories indicate hazardous marine conditions (e.g., strong winds, waves, or seas) that can endanger small vessels and affect coastal and marine operations, recreation, and local transport.

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