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High Surf in Northern Monterey Bay, California

High Surf October 17, 2023 – October 18, 2023 · Northern Monterey Bay, California

What the National Weather Service wrote

State Parks in Santa Cruz County reported 7 water rescues on Wednesday, October 18.

The wider storm

Long-period swell from the North Pacific impacted the central California coast on October 18 and 19. Offshore wave heights reached up to 14-16 feet, causing high surf at up to 17-22 feet, with isolated focal points up to 30 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1133535. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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