Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – Big, fat ocean swells have spurred the National Weather Service to issue a sneaker wave warning for this afternoon through Sunday. Wide swells with periods of 20 seconds will build to four to six feet this afternoon, according to the NWS. On Saturday the swells will grow to nine to…
Giant waves to hammer the coast; sneaker wave warning issued
Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – Massive waves are expected to pound the coast Thursday evening through Friday morning, spurring the National Weather Service to issue a high surf advisory. (Click here for this morning’s weather report.) High winds are expected tomorrow and will whip up the sea into a giant froth, with breaking waves 18…
High surf on the North Jetty this morning
Photos by Matt Filar of high surf on the North Jetty this morning, Dec. 10. It’s dangerous on the jetty, so stay back.
Big wave warning issued; be careful!
Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – The National Weather Service has issued a warning about large waves that will hit the coast later this afternoon. Ocean swells will roll in and continue through Saturday, with breaking waves 12 to 16 feet high every 13 to 16 seconds. “Beachgoers are advised to stay farther back from the…
Giant waves, howling wind & dumping-ass rain
Union Staff Report HUMBOLDT – The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for today and a high wind advisory effective tomorrow as the county braces itself for a major storm that will hit the area starting Wednesday. Breaking waves 19 to 24 feet in height will batter the coastline from today through…