* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
22 to 25 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased
threat of sneaker waves expected before the arrival of this
very large swell.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4
PM PST Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 AM
PST this morning through this afternoon. .

* IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach
erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged! Large, unexpected
waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping
people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These
sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs,
crushing anyone caught underneath.

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.

Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
22 to 25 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased
threat of sneaker waves expected before the arrival of this
very large swell.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4
PM PST Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 AM
PST this morning through this afternoon. .

* IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach
erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged! Large, unexpected
waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping
people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These
sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs,
crushing anyone caught underneath.

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.

Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.