Strong Wind — San Francisco Bay Shoreline, California

2021-04-04 · San Francisco Bay Shoreline, California

Event narrative

Four kite surfers were rescued off the coast of Foster City after strong winds carried them away from their starting point. One was able to make it back to shore but the others needed assistance. One of the rescued surfers was treated onshore for mild hypothermia https://sfist.com/2021/04/04/three-kite-surfers-rescued-in-foster-city-one-individual-treated-for-mild-case-of-hypothermia/. Buoy data and ASOS observations from the San Francisco Airport show gusts to around 25 mph.

Wider weather episode

Four kite surfers were rescued off the coast of Foster City after strong winds carried them away from their starting point. One was able to make it back to shore but the others needed assistance. One of the rescued surfers was treated onshore for mild hypothermia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 948912. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.