San Francisco, California – Tsunami waves continue to hammer California’s coastline Wednesday morning, with water levels fluctuating by over 3 feet in some areas and dangerous currents persisting along harbors and beaches from Crescent City to Santa Barbara.
According to the National Weather Service, the tsunami activity was triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka around 4:25 p.m. Monday. While advisories have been lifted for Ventura and Los Angeles counties, warnings remain in effect for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and all coastal areas in the Bay Area and Central Coast, including San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
Crescent City, where wave data shows sharp swings of over a meter, remains the most turbulent zone, with activity far exceeding predictions. The NOAA tsunami gauge shows ongoing erratic wave patterns Tuesday morning. Elsewhere, reported wave amplitudes include 3.0 feet in Arena Cove, 2.6 feet in Point Reyes, and 1.5 feet in Monterey.
Officials urge residents to stay off beaches and out of harbors as strong currents continue to pose risks, even in areas where waves appear smaller. The first wave is rarely the largest, and dangerous conditions can linger for hours.
The advisory remains in effect until further notice, with additional alerts possible if conditions worsen.
