Central Coast Closes Beaches and Parks for 35-Foot Waves as Winds Gust to 40 Mph
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Updated · KSBW Monterey · Nov 13
Central Coast Closes Beaches and Parks for 35-Foot Waves as Winds Gust to 40 Mph
3 articles · Updated · KSBW Monterey · Nov 13
Summary
Monterey and Santa Cruz authorities shut beaches, parks and some roads ahead of a High Surf Warning running through early Sunday, with closures in some spots potentially lasting into Tuesday.
Forecasters expect the season’s first winter storm, amplified by El Nino, to drive breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet at exposed beaches and sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Monterey County closures include Carmel Beach, Point Lobos, several state beaches, all Pebble Beach beaches and Pacific Grove coastal turnouts; Scenic Road at Carmel Point was also closed after rocks and debris fell.
Santa Cruz County closed all city beaches and the wharf from 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday morning, while state parks shut areas at Seacliff, Rio Del Mar and Waddell Beach; Caltrans is monitoring Highway 1 near Monastery Beach for possible closure.