High Surf — San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California

2020-05-19 to 2020-05-20 · San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California

Event narrative

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people from a disabled sailboat in Pillar Point Harbor late on the night of May 19. Hazardous seas conditions were present at the rescue scene with up to 15 foot seas and 20 mph winds as reported by the Coast Guard. A small craft advisory was in effect for rough seas and gusty winds.

Wider weather episode

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people from a disabled sailboat in Pillar Point Harbor late on the night of May 19. Hazardous seas conditions were present with up to 15 foot seas and 20 mph winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 884419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.