High surf advisory through Monday evening


By on Mon, March 14, 2011

The National Weather Service forecasts high surf until 11pm Monday night.

High surf advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning to 11 pm pdt this evening…  Waves and surf: West-northwest swell of 13 to 15 feet (locally up to 16 feet) will impact the coastal north bay southward to the big sur coast.

Impacts: Large west-northwesterly swells locally in excess of 15 feet will create a dangerous near shore environment.

People visiting area beaches should use extra caution and expect rip currents in the surf zone. In addition minor coastal flooding will be possible.