Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 3:01AM PST until December 24 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 3:01am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 24 ft.
* WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast and Southwestern Humboldt
Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today. .
* IMPACTS...Dangerous surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!.
Instruction:
Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.
Area Description:
Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA