Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 26 at 5:34AM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 5:34am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach 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:
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; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA