High Surf — Northern Monterey Bay, California

2021-01-10 · Northern Monterey Bay, California

Event narrative

Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol rescued several people Sunday morning. Exact timing unknown https://www.ksbw.com/article/1500-santa-cruz-county-teachers-to-be-vaccinated-this-week/35485139.

Wider weather episode

A large long period northwest swell impacted the coastline on Sunday January 10th, prompting a High Surf Warning. Large breaking waves near 30 feet were forecast. Multiple water rescues occurred up and down the coast with two fatalities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 932619. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.