The National Weather Service’s Tsunami Warning Center has announced that the first tsunami waves could reach the Bay Area’s west coast as early as 12:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 30. This alert follows a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake triggered off the Pacific coast of Russia.
NWS Updates Residents
⚠️TSUNAMI WATCH in effect for the California coast. Estimated time of arrival as early as 12:15 AM on July 30. People along the coast: Stand by for further updates. #KnowYourZone at https://t.co/Dm0UehpMVM #CAwx #Tsunami pic.twitter.com/MLAkSPIJzL
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) July 30, 2025
“TSUNAMI WATCH in effect for the California coast. Estimated time of arrival as early as 12:15 A.M. on July 30. People along the coast: Stand by for further updates,” the NWS stated in its official update.
Timeline for Tsunami Waves
The NWS’ Tsunami Warning Center provided a detailed timeline indicating when waves might strike various locations along the California coast:
- Fort Bragg: 11:50 PM PDT, July 29
- Crescent City: 11:55 PM PDT, July 29
- Monterey: 12:15 AM PDT, July 30
- Port San Luis: 12:35 AM PDT, July 30
- San Francisco: 12:40 AM PDT, July 30
- Santa Barbara: 12:50 AM PDT, July 30
- Los Angeles Harbor: 1:05 AM PDT, July 30
- Newport Beach: 1:10 AM PDT, July 30
- Oceanside: 1:15 AM PDT, July 30
- La Jolla: 1:15 AM PDT, July 30
Stay Informed and Prepared
Residents along the California coast are urged to stay tuned for further updates and to prepare for potential evacuation if necessary. With the Pacific’s seismic activity, vigilance is critical.
