MARINE SYNOPSIS: A weakening cold front has moves showers across the coastal waters, and is currently tracking through the inland waters. Gusty winds of 15 to 30 kt sustained have been ongoing this afternoon in the coastal waters (small craft currently in effect will continue). A stronger increase of west swell (in addition to a stronger system approaching into Friday) will increase the magnitude of the winds for all waters for Friday morning, and Friday night into Saturday. Highest confidence of winds approaching gale criteria are in the coastal waters, and the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, with potential gusts up to 40 kt from the southeast Friday evening. Small craft advisories will go into effect Thursday night through Friday evening for remaining inland waters and sections of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Additional headlines will be needed as an atmospheric river sets up shop going into next week, with additional systems expected. Seas will rise above 10 ft early Friday morning and remain in hazardous double digits until further notice. HPR (Issued: 329 PM PST Thu Nov 30 2023 by NOAA)