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Rip Current in Northern Monterey Bay, California
Rip Current July 20, 2022 · Northern Monterey Bay, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
Long period southerly swell unmoored a boat offshore Capitola, per the Harbormaster, and the boat washed ashore at Capitola Beach. No injuries were reported. A nearby Scripps buoy, Station 46269 - Point Santa Cruz, reported wave heights 4-5 ft at 17s-18s on the morning of July 20.
The wider storm
A long period southerly swell (up to 20s) reached the CA coast on July 18th bringing an enhanced risk of strong rip currents and sneaker waves. The swell energy unmoored a boat in Monterey Bay at Capitola Harbor.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1055218. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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