# Bay Area waves hit 35 feet this weekend

> Bay Area surf forecast warns of 35-foot waves this weekend.
- Title: Bay Area waves hit 35 feet this weekend · Sfgate | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: bay area, surf, waves, national weather service, sneaker waves, rip currents, coastal erosion, Sfgate
- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/massive-surf-bay-area-22527180.php
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- Topics: bay area, surf, waves, national weather service, sneaker waves, rip currents, coastal erosion, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bay Area coastal waves could reach 35 feet this weekend, risking drowning and coastal erosion.