The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a High Surf Advisory for all Pacific Coast beaches from 6 AM this Saturday through 4 PM Sunday. The advisory highlights the presence of long-period westerly swells and large breaking waves that can result in life-threatening conditions. "Never turn your back on the ocean!" warns the NWS San Francisco statement, cautioning residents against the dangers of the restless sea.
The Bay Area and Central Coast brace for a series of storms, including light rain expected this weekend and significant rainfall set for Monday and Tuesday. The North Bay is anticipated to receive the heaviest precipitation, potentially flooding creeks, small streams, and roads. According to the National Weather Service, residents should exercise caution: "Turn around, don't drown!"
As the weather systems progress, strong winds will accompany the approaching low-pressure system on Monday and Tuesday. The NWS San Francisco predicts a medium to high potential for gusts of 35 miles per hour and above, which may lead to downed tree branches, displaced unsecured objects, and challenges when driving high-profile vehicles.
In the interim, locals looking for visuals of the impressive breaking waves are advised to utilize digital means such as the Surfline app and not visit the beaches in person. "If you want to see large breaking waves, there’s an app for that," underscores the Area Forecast Discussion.
Furthermore, the aviation sector will likely experience disruptions as IFR/LIFR conditions are forecasted for the North and East Bay areas through mid-morning before improvements are expected. Mariners are alerted of "persistent dangerous conditions" starting Friday and stretching into next week. These include possible gale force gusts hitting the northern waters on Saturday and wave heights hiking up to 15 to 20 feet Monday through Wednesday, per the National Weather Service.
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