Santa Cruz County, CA

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In effect from Thursday 11/05 5:00 AM PST – Saturday 11/07 7:00 PM PST

Issued by NWS San Francisco CA

What

An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.

Where

Pacific Coast beaches.

When

From 5 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST Saturday.

Impacts

Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

What to Do

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.


Areas Impacted

  • Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore
  • San Francisco Peninsula Coast
  • Northern Monterey Bay

Tips to Stay Safe

Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution: 

  • Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
  • Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Coastal Flood Advisory Wednesday through Monday

Created by the NWS San Francisco WFO

🌊 COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 🌊 The Coastal Flood Advisory will go into effect for bayfront areas due to elevated water levels around times of peak high tide. Up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during times of peak high tides TIMING & LOCATIONS: San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay from Wednesday AM through Monday PM IMPACTS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Low-lying coastal roads, walkways, and docks may experience minor flooding during high tide cycles. Turn Around, Don't Drown: Do not drive around barricades or attempt to drive through water of unknown depth. Take precautions now to secure or protect flood-prone property. Monitor local tide tables and stay tuned for forecast updates: weather.gov/BayArea

The Coastal Flood Advisory will go into effect for bayfront areas due to elevated water levels around times of peak high tide. Up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during times of peak high tides

TIMING & LOCATIONS:
 San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay from Wednesday AM through Monday PM
  
IMPACTS & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 
Low-lying coastal roads, walkways, and docks may experience minor flooding during high tide cycles. 

Turn Around, Don't Drown: Do not drive around barricades or attempt to drive through water of unknown depth. 
Take precautions now to secure or protect flood-prone property.

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