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High Surf, Dense Fog and a Midweek Cooldown for California’s Central Coast

A long‑period northwest swell with an expanded marine layer keeps beaches hazardous through Wednesday.

Overview

  • High Surf Advisories remain in effect through Wednesday night for west-facing beaches, with 7–12 foot waves and local sets near 14 feet and dangerous rip currents.
  • Dense marine fog reduced visibility for Monday morning commuters, with late-night and morning low clouds expected to continue and winds staying secondary to surf and fog.
  • Temperatures trend cooler into midweek as a Pacific Northwest low draws in cooler air, making Wednesday the cloudiest and coolest day with possible light drizzle.
  • Rain chances stay very limited, with a minor opportunity for brief showers Tuesday evening and again Wednesday night into Thursday that would yield only a few hundredths of an inch if any.
  • Coastal cloud cover will hinder views of the Orionid meteor shower, with the best viewing after midnight in inland areas beyond the marine layer.