Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 5:54PM PST until December 25 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 5:54pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY: Large breaking waves of 15 to
22 ft at a period of 14 to 18 seconds.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern
Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming and surfing conditions and
significant shoreline erosion can be expected. Large 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:
Stay out of the water and away from the beach due to life-
threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other
waterside infrastructure.
Area Description:
San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA