Surf advisory goes into effect Wednesday morning as scattered showers appear over Bay Area

Scattered and unpredictable rain showers were still roaming throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday morning as the National Weather Service issued yet another High Surf Advisory, warning beach goers of more large waves along the coast.

The Bay Area’s first rainfall of 2024 lasted into Wednesday morning, albeit in the form of scattered showers. According to the NWS, the final and weakened rain bands will disappear by the late morning, providing a partly sunny day with highs in the high 50s in the South and East Bays and the Peninsula.

Good morning! Look for lingering rain showers this morning before breezy northerly winds arrive this afternoon and evening. #cawx pic.twitter.com/U6pxM04Pd9

— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 3, 2024

The end of the rain event was predicted to coincide with the presence of strong gusts of wind Wednesday. According to the NWS, gusts could reach up to 30 miles per hour on the coast and on higher terrain. Wind could settle near 20 mph in more inland areas.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the Bay Area will see a High Surf Advisory issued by the NWS, warning residents to steer clear of the ocean in most cases — especially for inexperienced swimmers. Waves could reach 19-23 feet in height, making for potentially dangerous conditions.

Good morning!

A High Surf Advisory has been issued for this Wednesday 10 am through Thursday 4 am PST. Large and long period WNW swell will make for dangerous surf conditions. Please see the below graphic for more information. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/f9GnaXIsnM

— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 2, 2024