Overview
- Advisory covers Pacific-facing beaches from northern Sonoma County to Big Sur and remains in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday.
- Breaking waves of roughly 13 to 18 feet are expected, heightening the risk of sneaker waves and powerful rip currents.
- Beachgoers are urged to stay off rocks and jetties, keep a wide berth from the water, and never turn their back on the ocean.
- Forecasts indicate a stronger northwest swell Monday through Wednesday that could reach High Surf Advisory levels and produce extreme sneaker waves.
- King tides return Tuesday through Dec. 7, with peaks near Dec. 5 and potential minor flooding in low-lying areas, including late-morning high tides in San Francisco.