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Bay Area waves hit 35 feet this weekend
Bay Area surf forecast warns of 35-foot waves this weekend.
In brief
Bay Area surf forecast warns of 35-foot waves this weekend. Bay Area coastal waves could reach 35 feet this weekend, risking drowning and coastal erosion. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Extreme surf warning
The National Weather Service issued an extreme weather warning for the Bay Area Pacific Coast this weekend.
Waves reach 15-20 feet
Large waves are currently 15 to 20 feet high with a high risk of sneaker waves and rip currents.
Woman swept away
A 24-year-old woman disappeared at Panther Beach in Santa Cruz last weekend after being swept away.
Waves expected to 35 feet
The National Weather Service predicts waves up to 35 feet starting Friday evening through Sunday morning.
Dangerous conditions
Rip currents and sneaker waves pose high drowning risks as waves could reach 40 or 50 feet at Mavericks.
At a glance
Bay Area coastal waves could reach 35 feet this weekend, risking drowning and coastal erosion.
