Northern California has been pummeled by rain and freezing temperatures so far this winter, and now, “potentially life-threatening waves” are getting thrown into the mix, National Weather Service forecasters predict.
The breaking waves — perhaps reaching up to 25 feet — could ultimately create rough seas and extremely dangerous swimming conditions. From Friday night to Saturday and from Monday to Tuesday, high surf, rip currents, sneaker waves and minor coastal flooding could occur along all beaches on the Pacific Coast. Meanwhile, a cold front is sweeping through the region Friday, bringing widespread rain with it, Jan. 3 forecast discussions show.
In late December, the massive swells that battered California coastlines created ideal conditions at Mavericks, an infamous — and hostile — surfing destination in San Mateo County. On Dec. 23, death-defying athletes rode 108-foot-tall waves, possibly setting a world record, though it’s still too early to tell, SFGATE previously reported.
According to the Guinness World Records, the highest wave ever surfed was 86 feet tall. Waves at Mavericks will probably reach 30 feet on Saturday, Flynn continued, but that’s not particularly unusual at this time of year. These hazardous coastal conditions will probably subside by next week, he said, and warm, dry conditions will likely follow.
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