0630 3/30 Sailing Conditions: Ventura - Oxnard - Channel Islands

Current Warnings for Ventura, Oxnard, East Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands
Small Craft Warning in effect until WED A.M.

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Sailing Weather Outlook –
Warming, winds moderating now,
but might be in 50kt range
by Thurs. Check NOAA links
here and to right for updates

Ultraviolet (UVI) - HIGH

click for NOAA's latest Ventura coast forecast
click for detailed graphical analysis
Local WX Guru Chris Tucker of SailTime says,
"it's a gradient lover's delight," and
cautions, "look for building winds this afternoon."

NOAA 300 AM PST WED MAR 30 2005
 
TODAY...NW WIND 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING W. 
WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. W SWELL 3 TO 5 FT AT 10 SECONDS. 

TONIGHT...N WIND 10 KT...BECOMING NE 10 TO 20 KT AFTER
 MIDNIGHT. 
WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 4 FT AT 11 SECONDS. 

THU...E WIND 15 TO 25 KT...BECOMING W 10 TO 15 KT IN THE
 AFTERNOON. 
COMBINED SEAS 3 TO 5 FT DOMINANT PERIOD 11 SECONDS. 

THU NIGHT...N WIND 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING NE AFTER MIDNIGHT.
 WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 4 FT. 

FRI...NE WIND 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING W IN THE 
AFTERNOON. WIND
WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 2 TO 4 FT. 

FRI NIGHT...NW WIND 10 KT. 
WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 3 TO 5 FT. 

SAT...NW WIND 10 KT INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 KT. 
WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. W SWELL 4 TO 6 FT. 

SUN...NW WIND 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING N. 
WIND WAVES 3 FT. W
 SWELL 4 TO 6 FT. 

 
Ventura Harbor 27 March 05
From: Scott Miller, Operations Manager, Ventura Port District

Debris in/near harbor
Ocean waters muddy near shore; floating debris still a threat
to props and hulls. Slowing down increases one's ability to spot
trees and logs in the water and can reduce damage if a log or tree cannot be
avoided.

Dredging operations nearly complete

The dredge Ryan W has almost completed work.
Boaters should contact the dredge directly on
channel 16 for passing instructions.

Numerous changes to SF chart, relocating lights
and other nav aids. Also changes to Los Angeles,
Long Beach and San Diego charts

CG Notices to Mariners
 (download complete CG notice)

Local chart changes:

18725 27th ed. 06/01/2003 Last LNM: 11/05 NAD 83
( CGD11 ) 12/05

CA - PORT HUENEME TO SANTA BARBARA
Change Light Fl G 4s 39ft 6M "5" to Fl G 4s 39ft 5M "5"
at 34-09-32.221 N 119-13-29.929 W
Light Fl R 2.5s 35ft 5M "2" HORN to Fl R 2.5s 35ft
3M "2" HORN at 34-09-21.714 N 119-13-38.616 W
Fl G 4s 26ft 5M "7" to Fl G 4s 26ft 4M "7" at
34-14-52.116 N 119-16-16.734 W

Santa Barbara Hbr Lt 14 from Q R 15ft 5M "14" to
Q R 15ft 4M "14" at 34-24-25.944 N 119-41-27.336 W

18727 11th ed. 11/14/1992 Last LNM: 05/99 NAD 83 (
CGD11 ) 12/05

CA - SAN MIGUEL PASSAGE
Relocate South Point Lt from 33-53-50.300 N 120-07-09.000 W
at 33-53-50.574 N 120-07-08.271 W

Also contains multiple light list changes,
some for local area including Channel Islands Harbor.

Download Lightlist