New Brighton State Beach
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 8 at 9:45PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 11:22 AM Friday 10/9, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM Saturday 10/10, 1.3 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 9 at 2:24AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 9:45PM PDT until October 13 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 11:22 AM Friday 10/9, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM Saturday 10/10, 1.3 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Overview
New Brighton State Beach is a 95-acre California State Park in Capitola (just south of Santa Cruz) on northern Monterey Bay. The park is currently open from 8am to sunset with day use parking at $10. The park features over 100 developed campsites on forested bluffs overlooking the bay, including 11 RV hookup sites (max 36' vehicles). Year-round reservations are available. Important note: The park suffered tremendous damage during the historic winter storms of early 2023, which restricted public access temporarily. California State Parks is conducting a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment as part of the Seacliff Resilience project to build long-term climate resilience. The beach offers swimming, fishing (no license needed from pier), surfing, hiking trails, and a visitor center open Memorial Day to Labor Day (Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm). Dogs are allowed on leash (max 6 feet). Climbing the unstable sandstone cliffs is prohibited, and campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings within campsites.
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