A small-craft and high-surf warning is in effect and will be updated at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 or sooner if conditions warrant.
A small-craft warning is issued, in this case, when sustained winds of 25 to 33 knots and/or sea swells greater than three metres (10 feet) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.
A high-surf warning is issued when breaking wave action results or is forecast to result in an especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours. (PR)
