One product issued by NWS for: Santa Cruz CA
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 CAZ529-270500- /O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break points. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$