Bay Area Coast: 30-Foot Waves Threaten Shoreline This Weekend!

Coastal areas of the Bay Area and Central Coast are under a high surf warning, with waves up to 30 feet possible this weekend. The warning is in effect from Friday morning to Sunday morning, November 15. Forecasters describe these waves as "dangerously large," posing a very high risk of drowning and significant coastal erosion. Officials advise extreme caution, urging people to stay out of the water and away from rocks and seawalls.

In addition to the high surf, a beach hazards statement and coastal flood advisory are active through Friday afternoon. Breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet are expected Thursday and Friday, with up to 1.5 feet of tidal inundation possible in low-lying areas during high tide. Rainy weather is also forecast, with a cold front expected Friday bringing wind and rain, followed by another front Sunday into Monday. Rainfall amounts are predicted to be under an inch for each system.