Special Marine Warning Issued for San Diego Coastal Waters; Wind Gusts Up to 50 Knots Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border, effective until 2:00 PM PST due to high winds and hazardous waves.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Southern California Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Diego
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern California Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Special Marine Warning (SMW). This alert is effective immediately following radar detection of hazardous weather conditions over coastal waters.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime regions:
- Coastal waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border extending out to 10 nautical miles.
- Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border extending 10 to 60 nautical miles out, including San Clemente Island.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to move to safe harbor immediately. Hazardous weather can cause suddenly higher waves and wind conditions that may damage small craft. It is advised to remain in port or seek sheltered waters until the warning has expired and conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
At 1:11 PM PST, NWS radar indicated a line of showers extending from Del Mar to 16 nautical miles southwest of Point Loma. This system is moving northeast at a speed of 35 knots.
Primary Hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts reaching nearly 50 knots.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves are expected in the vicinity of the showers.
- Impact: Potential damage to small craft and dangerous conditions for maritime operations.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective as of 1:12 PM PST on February 16, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM PST on February 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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