The National Weather Service is warning of a high surf advisory in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. Use caution when at the beach. Be aware of potential impacts to your safety:
Impacts
- Sneaker Waves (moderate confidence in occurrence)
- Large wave sets possible after long periods of small waves.
- Large waves may catch people unaware and pull them into the cold, turbulent ocean.
- Lulls in large wave activity may last up to 30 minutes.
- Remain farther back from the water's edge and off of rocks and jetties.
- Rip Currents (high confidence in occurrence)
- Long period energetic swell will bring enhanced rip current activity to coastal waters.
- Beach visitors are encouraged to remain away from and out of the water during this swell event.
- Large Surf (high confidence in occurrence)
- Surf heights of 22 to 27 feet with larger sets possible.
- Beach visitors are encouraged to remain away from and out of the water during this swell event.
More information is available on the National Weather Service website.
UC Santa Cruz Office of Emergency Services (OES) is committed to maintaining a resilient and safe campus to live, work, study, and play. By partnering with the university's students, staff and faculty, as well as agencies and organizations in the surrounding community, we are working to build a strong preparedness program.
Please visit the OES website for more community risk and hazard preparedness information.
