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High Surf in San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California
High Surf February 13, 2010 · San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
The Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest is an annual event that occurs during the winter time when significantly high surf is happening under a partly cloudy to sunny sky. During the event a set of sneaker waves washed onto the shore were numerous spectators were enjoying the contest. When the sneaker waves inundated the previously dry spectator area they knocked at least 40 off their feet and injured at least 13. The most serious injuries were broken bones. Three people were taken to the hospital while many were treated for hyperthermia. Also damaged in the inundation were video and audio equipment used during the contest.
The wider storm
A strong Pacific storm brought large waves to the California coast.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 216578. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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