SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A High Surf Advisory is in effect for the San Francisco Peninsula Coast Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory will be in place until 12:00 p.m.
National Weather Service reports swells will be 12-15 ft. high, lasting about 13 seconds each.
Breakers up to 17 ft. are a possibility.
The waves are expected to die down in the afternoon and evening.
Beach goers are advised to avoid the are for several safety reasons:
– The large shore break can cause injuries to beach goers
– Rip currents can pull people into the water, which is cold and turbulent
– Sneaker waves can unexpectedly knock people into the ocean