# Bay Area beaches close due to dangerous surf

> Santa Cruz beaches shut as high surf warning hits Bay Area.
- Title: Bay Area beaches close due to dangerous surf · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Santa Cruz beaches shut as high surf warning hits Bay Area. Santa Cruz authorities close all beaches and wharf until Sunday due to dangerous high surf and…
- Keywords: santa cruz beaches, high surf warning, bay area storm, caltrans highway 37 closure, state route 4 closure, chp santa cruz, NBC Bay Area
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bay-area-storm-problems-friday-rain/4175573
- Published: 2026-11-13T18:36:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: santa cruz beaches, high surf warning, bay area storm, caltrans highway 37 closure, state route 4 closure, chp santa cruz, news, local
## Santa Cruz beaches close
Authorities in Santa Cruz will temporarily shut down all city beaches and the Santa Cruz Wharf starting 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Sunday.
## High surf warning issued
A high surf warning has been issued this weekend due to waves potentially reaching 25 to 35 feet along portions of the coast.
## Storm brings hazardous winds
The National Weather Service forecasts gusts of up to 40 mph and massive breaking waves along the coast.
## Highway 37 closure postponed
Caltrans reschedules eastbound Highway 37 closure from Monday to a later date due to wet weather.
## State Route 4 closure delayed
State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay closure postponed to Nov. 22 with detours for affected drivers.
## Multiple crashes reported
CHP Santa Cruz reports multiple crashes throughout county on Friday morning with drivers urged to reduce speed.
## Key takeaway

Santa Cruz authorities close all beaches and wharf until Sunday due to dangerous high surf and breaking waves.