× Coastal Flood Warning
Until 2024-12-14T04:00:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 18 to 20 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2.5 to 3.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal area. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 AM to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Large waves will wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Localized beach and shoreline erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur in the hours near high tide at around 11 AM. Winds and large breaking waves will exacerbate impacts due to coastal flooding. Additional minor coastal flooding is possible around high tide late Monday morning as well.