Sunday, April 20, 2025

Beware: Sneaker Waves Predicted Along the North Coast Throughout the Day

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Large Surf Pummeling the Mendocino County Coastline [Pictures by Judy Valadao]

The National Weather Service in Eureka, California has issued a sneaker wave advisory for the North Coast throughout today.

A post on their Facebook page states “Sudden larger waves may occur after periods of smaller waves. This will increase the chance of beachgoers being swept into cold ocean water.”

Providing more context as to today’s sneaker wave advisory, the NWS explained, “A long period swell will cause large surf. Sudden larger waves may occur after periods of smaller waves.”

[Infographic provided by the National Weather Service in Eureka, California]

Good weather does not indicate a low risk of sneaker waves, the NWS reminded North Coast residents, encouraging beachgoers to “Avoid steep beaches, rocks, and jetties.”

Early last year at least six tragic deaths occurred after beach-goers were swept into the Pacific Ocean:

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For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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