Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 12:58PM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:58pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast with the exception of Northern Monterey
Bay.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can sweep across the
beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result
in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold
water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart
rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning
in rough open waters.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA