whus46 klox 180930
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caz039-182230-
/o.con.klox.su.y.0003.000000t0000z-210120t0600z/
santa barbara county south coast-
130 am pst mon jan 18 2021

...high surf advisory remains in effect until 10 pm pst tuesday...

* what...large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
  currents, highest on west-facing beaches. surf will slowly
  subside on tuesday.

* where...santa barbara county south coast.

* when...until 10 pm pst tuesday.

* impacts...there is an increased risk of drowning. there will be
  dangerous rip currents they can pull swimmers and surfers out to
  sea. large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off
  beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

precautionary/preparedness actions...

remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. stay off rock jetties as they can
be deadly in such conditions when waves break over them.

if caught in a rip current, relax and float. don't swim against
the current. if able, swim in a direction following the
shoreline. if unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help.

&&

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whus46 kmtr 181004
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168 

coastal hazard message
national weather service san francisco ca
204 am pst mon jan 18 2021

...a large, very long period northwest swell will result in
hazardous beach conditions along the coast...

a large, very long period northwest swell has arrived to the
coastal waters, creating hazardous conditions along the coast
through the day today. large swell heights are expected with 
breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, locally higher at favored 
breakpoints, along west to northwest facing beaches. as a result, 
a high surf advisory is in effect through this afternoon for west 
and northwest facing beaches while a beach hazard statement is in 
effect for the northern monterey bay including santa cruz. with 
warm temperatures present over a holiday weekend, continuous 
vigilance is advised. never turn your back to the ocean.

caz006-505-509-530-190200-
/o.ext.kmtr.su.y.0006.000000t0000z-210119t0200z/
san francisco-
coastal north bay including point reyes national seashore-
san francisco peninsula coast-
southern monterey bay and big sur coast-
204 am pst mon jan 18 2021

...high surf advisory now in effect until 6 pm pst this evening...

* what...large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, locally higher 
  at favored breakpoints, can be expected along west to 
  northwest facing beaches.

* where...san francisco, coastal north bay including point reyes 
  national seashore, san francisco peninsula coast and southern 
  monterey bay and big sur coast.

* when...until 6 pm pst this evening.

* impacts...dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. people are strongly urged to remain 
  well back from the ocean as these types of events often result 
  in an increase in cold water rescues and the loss of life.

* additional details...unseasonably warm temperatures this 
  holiday weekend will likely attract more people to the coast. 
  individuals should be reminded that our coastline and the cold 
  pacific waters remain dangerous as these larger than normal 
  waves impact the coast. extreme caution is advised when 
  visiting area beaches.

precautionary/preparedness actions...

inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

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whus46 kmtr 181004
cfwmtr

caz529-190200-
/o.ext.kmtr.bh.s.0002.000000t0000z-210119t0200z/
northern monterey bay-
204 am pst mon jan 18 2021

...beach hazards statement now in effect until 6 pm this 
evening...

* what...building swell will bring breaking waves 12 to 15 feet 
  at favored break points.

* where...northern monterey bay.

* when...until 6 pm pst monday evening.

* impacts...dangerous swimming and surfing conditions with 
  strong rip currents and sneaker waves. people are strongly 
  urged to remain well back from the ocean as these types of 
  events often result in an increase in cold water rescues and 
  the loss of life.

* additional details...while these waves are not as large as in 
  our most recent events, unseasonable warm temperatures this 
  holiday weekend will likely attract more people to the coast. 
  individuals should be reminded that our coastline and the cold 
  pacific waters remain dangerous as these larger than normal 
  waves impact the coast. extreme caution is advised when 
  visiting area beaches.

precautionary/preparedness actions...

remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$