Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 9:40PM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 9:40pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.
* 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