Large, dangerous swells and high surf expected Friday night through Saturday night

High surf is expected on Coastside beaches as well as large swells at sea according to the National Weather Service.

A storm system about 700 nautical milels west of monterey is generating large swells that will arrive along the California coast by Friday evening and will continue through Saturday evening. Swells will increase to 15 feet Friday night and 16-17 Feet Saturday and Saturday night. Strong winds also accompany the storm and gale force wind gusts are expected Friday night when the storm arrives.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

It is extremely dangerous to fish or observe waves from exposed coastal structures or rocks during high surf conditions. Very large waves can suddenly sweep across previously dry areas.

Persons are advised to remain away from these areas until the waves subside.
Mariners venturing out into the water Friday night and Saturday are urged to make plans in anticipation of these rough conditions.

Preliminary long range forecasts indicate that large swells could continue through early next week. Monitor NOAA weather radio or our website at www.Wrh.Noaa.Gov/mtr for continuing updates.