On Tuesday, the week’s peak day, high surf is brought on by a powerful northwest swell, and the National Weather Service warns of possibly harmful surf and coastal flooding.
Waves on west to northwest-facing beaches in Los Angeles County are predicted to reach 8 to 12 feet, while those in Ventura County are predicted to reach 12 to 18 feet.
Due to the possibility of coastal flooding on beach roads and in parking lots, beachgoers are advised to avoid rock walls and jetties. Tuesday’s high tide began at 4:45 a.m. and ended at 5:35 p.m.
Due to strong surf warnings, the Ventura Pier was closed on Sunday and will remain closed until Christmas Day.
The NWS issued a coastal hazard for Northern California, predicting dangerously big waves of 25 to 35 feet in certain places.
On Monday, massive waves caused some damage along the Northern California coast, killing one person and leaving another unaccounted for. According to officials, a guy was caught by debris that washed up at Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz County, and he subsequently passed away from his wounds. A man who was dragged into the water by strong waves at Marina State Beach in Monterey County vanished.
Three workers on the wharf in Santa Cruz were thrown into the water when a section of the pier collapsed due to strong waves on Monday afternoon. Two of the construction workers were rescued by lifeguards, and the third managed to escape the surf by themselves.
“A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, high surf, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow,” warned the National Weather Service.
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