High Surf — San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California

2021-01-18 · San Francisco Peninsula Coast, California

Event narrative

Three people were swept into the ocean at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay on Monday afternoon, two boys and their father. The 8 year old boy and his father were able to get out of the ocean, but the 12 year old boy was not https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/01/18/rescuers-searching-for-boy-swept-to-sea-at-cowell-beach-in-san-mateo-county-santa-cruz/.

Wider weather episode

A large long period northwest swell impacted the coastline Monday January 18th with breaking waves expected at around 20 feet. Three people were swept into the ocean at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay on Monday, two boys and their father. The 8 year old boy and his father were able to get out of the ocean, but the 12 year old boy was not.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 932626. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.