Watch Out for Sneaker Waves on Sunday

There is the potential of sneaker waves along the Northwest California coast on Sunday as west-northwest swell builds into the area. The greatest risk is expected on Sunday morning. Do not let the ocean fool you. Long period waves can generate lulls of wave activity making the ocean look deceivingly calm and draw people closer to the water. These lulls end with a large set of breaking waves that will wash much farther up beaches, possibly knocking you down. Plan on keeping a safe distance from the surf on Sunday.

There is the potential of sneaker waves along the Northwest California coast on Sunday as west-northwest swell builds into the area.  [Graphic provided by the National Weather Service]

The National Weather Service is warning that sneaker waves could be a problem on Sunday. “The greatest risk is expected on Sunday morning,” they said. “Do not let the ocean fool you. Long period waves can generate lulls of wave activity making the ocean look deceivingly calm and draw people closer to the water. These lulls end with a large set of breaking waves that will wash much farther up beaches, possibly knocking you down. Plan on keeping a safe distance from the surf on Sunday.”

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Aquaman knows the answers
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Aquaman knows the answers
6 years ago

Always hella sneaker waves on Sunday mornings. They’ve been up all night partying in the bushes behind the bowling alley.

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Bc
6 years ago

Nice

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6 years ago

Public safety information, like this, is one of the things that make this website so valuable!

Thank you Kim!

Merry Christmas!