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With breaking waves reaching up to 60 feet, coastal conditions “are extremely dangerous Tuesday,” according to a San Mateo County news release.
The National Weather Service reports very high surf, rip currents, sneaker waves, and coastal flooding through 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, for all beaches along the Pacific Coast.
A high surf warning remains in effect, and a coastal flood warning for the Bay Area is in place until noon, forecasters said. Officials have urged everyone to stay away from coastlines, warning that large waves can pull people into the ocean from rocks, jetties, and beaches.
“Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions and significant shoreline erosion can be expected,” the weather service said. “Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers.”
The Bay Area awoke Tuesday morning to light rain around the region, and forecasters are keeping an eye on the Carmel River Lagoon in Monterey County for minor flood impacts.
In the North Bay, a flood advisory is effective for Sonoma County for possible minor flooding in parts of Sonoma County valleys, including Windsor, Larkfield-Wikiup, Forestville, Graton, and Cotati.
Pulse Editor Michelle Iracheta contributed to this report.
