Friday, February 25, 2022
High Risk of Sneaker Waves on Saturday
Posted By Kimberly Wear @kimberly_wear on Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 7:23 PM
The Eureka office of the National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of sneaker waves Saturday due to a long-period westerly swell of around 6 to 9 feet, with a hazardous beach statement in effect from late tonight through Saturday night.
Sneaker waves are large powerful waves that can appear suddenly after a long period of relative calm.
"Conditions will be hazardous for beachgoers on Saturday," a NWS post states. "Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker waves strikes without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rock, jetties, and beaches. Stay farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean."
Sneaker waves are large powerful waves that can appear suddenly after a long period of relative calm.
"Conditions will be hazardous for beachgoers on Saturday," a NWS post states. "Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker waves strikes without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rock, jetties, and beaches. Stay farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean."
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