High Surf Advisory issued December 12 at 5:42AM PST until December 13 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

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Dec 12, 2024

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 18 to
22 feet expected.

* WHERE…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, bayshore along the San
Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. For the High Surf Advisory,
northwest and west facing beaches.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For the High Surf Advisory, long period
northwesterly swell will result in an increasing risk of sneaker
waves, rip currents, and longshore currents with breaking waves
between 18 and 22 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal
levels are increasing as a result of higher astronomical tides.
Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor
flooding as a result during high tide. San Francisco highest
tides are 6.74 ft at 8:12 am today, 6.98 ft at 8:54 am Friday,
7.07 ft at 9:37 am Saturday, 7.02 ft at 10:22 am Sunday, and
6.82 ft at 11:08 am Monday.

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