The National Weather Service is warning of a high surf advisory in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. Use caution when at the beach. Be aware of potential impacts to your safety:
Impacts
- Sneaker Waves (moderate confidence in occurrence)
- Large wave sets possible after long periods of small waves.
- Large waves may catch people unaware and pull them into the cold, turbulent ocean.
- Lulls in large wave activity may last up to 30 minutes.
- Remain farther back from the water's edge and off of rocks and jetties.
- Rip Currents (high confidence in occurrence)
- Long period energetic swell will bring enhanced rip current activity to coastal waters.
- Beach visitors are encouraged to remain away from and out of the water during this swell event.
- Large Surf (high confidence in occurrence)
- Surf heights of 22 to 27 feet with larger sets possible.
- Beach visitors are encouraged to remain away from and out of the water during this swell event.
More information is available on the National Weather Service website.
