Massive swells along the Pacific Coast in the Bay Area are expected to push waves to heights not seen in nearly two years. The National Weather Service issued an “extreme weather” warning for the Pacific Coast this weekend, as breaking waves could reach the size of a four- to five-story building at certain break points.
The area is currently under a beach hazard warning as large waves are reaching 15 to 20 feet with a high risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Dangerous ocean conditions resulted in the disappearance of a 24-year-old woman at Panther Beach in Santa Cruz, who was swept away after being unable to escape as a high tide came in last weekend.
Starting Friday, a high surf advisory has been issued as the swells are expected grow in height and strength thanks to a hurricane-strength low-pressure system churning in the waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The last time the Bay Area had a high surf advisory was nearly two years ago in 2024…