Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
404 WHUS46 KEKA 300648 CFWEKA Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1048 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025 CAZ101-103-104-109-301500- /O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0022.251201T1600Z-251202T1600Z/ Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt- Mendocino Coast- 1048 PM PST Sat Nov 29 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. A very long period swell rapidly building Monday will make surf on area beaches particularly high and unexpected even if seas otherwise seem calm. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coasts. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$