What was issued
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 25 to 35 ft.
* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. .
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening surf
conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After only brief improvement late Saturday
through Sunday, a second large swell is forecast late Sunday
through Monday.
What you should do
Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.
Affected area