Rip Current — Northern Monterey Bay, California

2021-09-12 · Northern Monterey Bay, California

Event narrative

A 26 year old man drowned after walking into the surf near Davenport off the Santa Cruz County coastline. Exact timing unknown https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/17/san-jose-man-missing-from-north-coast-santa-cruz-beach-idd/amp/.

Wider weather episode

Two people drowned off the Santa Cruz County coast in mid September near Davenport. One on September 12th and the other on the 14th. This is a particularly treacherous stretch of coastline with generally rougher waves and steeper beaches. No particularly dangerous swells at the time and no Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf Advisories were in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 979157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.