Weather Cat

...INCREASED RISK OF SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.There is a long period west-northwest swell which will impact
the coastline from Sonoma southward through Big Sur. Forerunner
waves will continue to impact the coast into early Saturday
morning. These sneaker waves will be infrequent waves powerful
enough to knock unsuspecting people into the ocean during
otherwise deceptively light seas.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* HAZARDS...Increased sneaker wave risk.
* TIMING...Through 4 AM Saturday.
* LOCATION...Entire Pacific coastline from Sonoma south to Big
Sur.
* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Larger surf at offshore breaks and an
enhanced risk of sneaker waves on northwest California
beaches. Steep beaches will have a higher risk of sneaker wave
activity with greater wave run-up onto beaches. Large waves
will also wash over jetties and rock outcroppings that may
normally stay dry.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.