Coastal North Bay together with Level Reyes Nationwide Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Huge Sur Coast in addition to San Francisco County are included in an up to date seaside hazards assertion issued by the Nationwide Climate Service on Saturday at 5:15 a.m. The assertion is in impact till 9 a.m.
The NWS San Francisco CA states to anticipate, “A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents with breaking waves up to 20 feet.”
“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,” the NWS stated. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.”
