Monday, December 17, 2018

waves in the morning--HIGH SURF WARNING


Alert area: San Luis Obispo County Central Coast; Santa Barbara County Central Coast

Posted 1 hour ago

.A large and long period west-northwest swell will bring very
large and damaging surf to the Central Coast through Tuesday
morning. Some of this long period swell energy is expected to
bring high surf conditions to west facing beaches of Los Angeles,
Ventura, and southern Santa Barbara counties through Tuesday, but
not as significant as the Central Coast.

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST TUESDAY...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 18 to 25 feet will continue through early Tuesday
with local sets up to 30 feet. The highest surf will be on west
to northwest facing beaches.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding of low-lying areas
will be likely during times of high tide Tuesday morning when
peak tides around 5.5 feet are expected between 530 and 630 am.
Water could spill into normally dry beaches, beach parking lots
and harbor walkways.

* IMPACTS...There is a significant threat of frequent, very
strong rip currents and powerful breaking waves that can
suddenly overtop rocks or jetties. Sneaker waves may suddenly
wash over previously dry sand or rocks, sweeping you into the
water. There is a threat of significant beach erosion and
possible damage to piers and coastal structures. The very
large surf and strong rip currents will bring extremely
dangerous, potentially life- threatening conditions to
unexperienced swimmers and surfers, with waves battering rocks
and jetties. In addition, large breaking waves can be expected
across the Morro Bay Harbor entrance, with the potential of
capsizing small boats.

* TIDES...Peak high tide today will be 5.7 feet around 620 AM
Tuesday morning.


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