Sneakerwave — Northern Monterey Bay, California
2013-06-30 · Northern Monterey Bay, California
2
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Four people were swept into the ocean by a sneaker wave at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County. Two of the men reached nearby rocks and were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. The two women died as a result of drowning.
Wider weather episode
Four people were swept into the ocean at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County due to Sneaker Waves. Two men were rescued by a USCG helicopter. Two women died as a result of drowning.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 471736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.