Sneakerwave — Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
2014-11-11 · Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Four people were fishing on rocks at Soberanes Point when a sneaker wave washed one of them out to sea. The Coast Guard and rescue crews attempted to rescue him but could not find him. His body was recovered by rescue divers the next day.
Wider weather episode
High surf and dangerous beach conditions were observed across the area on Veteran's Day with one fatality from a sneaker wave.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 543240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.