High Surf in Northern Monterey Bay, California

Two women from Fremont died after being swept out to sea on June 10 at Yellowbank Beach, also known as Hole in the Wall Beach, around 2 miles southeast of Davenport. The women were believed to be swimming when an incoming tide caught them unaware. Rescue swimmers were called out and pull them onto the shore. One was declared dead shortly after being rescued, with the other in critical condition before her death was confirmed the following Monday. At the time of the incident, a Beach Hazards Statement was in effect due to an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Buoy 46042 off of Monterey Bay reported a wave height of 11 feet, with a west-northwest swell of 8.5 feet at 10 seconds and wind waves of 6.5 feet at 4.8 seconds.

Two women from Fremont died after being swept out to sea on June 10 at Yellowbank Beach around 2 miles southeast of Davenport. The women were believed to be swimming when an incoming tide caught them unaware. Rescue swimmers were called out and pull them onto the shore. One was declared dead shortly after being rescued, with the other in critical condition before her death was confirmed the following Monday. At the time of the incident, a Beach Hazards Statement was in effect due to an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Buoy 46042 off of Monterey Bay reported a wave height of 11 feet, with a west-northwest swell of 8.5 feet at 10 seconds and wind waves of 6.5 feet at 4.8 seconds.