Headline:
High Surf Warning issued December 23 at 9:47AM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 9:47am
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 26 to 30 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal areas of Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. .
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surfing
conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.
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:
Coastal Del Norte; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Mendocino Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA