Weather Alerts for Santa Cruz

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SANTA CRUZ

Areas Affected:
San Francisco - Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Effective: Wed, 11/20 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 11/20 10:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/21 3:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 14 to 19 ft along
southwest facing beaches and between 19 to 22 ft along well
exposed west facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the
beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks,
jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result
in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers.
Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing,
heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of
drowning in rough open waters.

Information:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
SANTA CRUZ

Areas Affected:
San Francisco - Marin Coastal Range - Sonoma Coastal Range - North Bay Interior Mountains - Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - North Bay Interior Valleys - San Francisco Bay Shoreline - San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Effective: Wed, 11/20 2:02pm Updated: Wed, 11/20 10:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/21 6:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal
Range, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys,
San Francisco Bay Shoreline, San Francisco Peninsula Coast

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

Information:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
SANTA CRUZ

Areas Affected:
Northern Monterey Bay
Effective: Wed, 11/20 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 11/20 10:45pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/21 3:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more
energetic surf zone and an increased risk of sneaker waves and
rip currents. Breaking waves of 10 to 13 ft are expected with
some potential for breaking waves up to 15 ft to develop.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Large
waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling
people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden
immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even
for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result
in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood
pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough
open waters.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.