From The San Francisco Standard · · 50s
Bay Area braces for 16-foot waves
Bay Area faces 16-foot waves as Mavericks contest approaches.
In brief
Bay Area faces 16-foot waves as Mavericks contest approaches. Bay Area beaches warn of 12-16 foot waves and coastal flooding ahead of Mavericks contest. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Bay Area beaches on alert
Forecasters warn of 12- to 16-foot breakers and coastal flooding ahead of Mavericks contest.
El Niño raises sea levels
El Niño lifted sea levels about a foot, increasing coastal flood risks.
National Weather Service warnings
NWS issues beach hazard statement until Monday and coastal flood advisory until Nov 13.
Highway 1 at risk
Waves could close Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay as erosion exposes road.
Oceanographer's warning
Sean Vitousek expects larger waves this weekend followed by another round Nov 13.
Beach safety advice
Stay off jetties, piers, rocks and never turn your back on the ocean.
The bottom line
Bay Area beaches warn of 12-16 foot waves and coastal flooding ahead of Mavericks contest.
