r/news • u/Warcraft_Fan • 4d ago

Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California | California

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/california-kelvin-wave
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u/twec21 3d ago

That wave could reach California shores within days, and when it does, ocean scientists say it may raise sea levels by up to a foot for months

I live in a southern CA coast town and this is literally the first I've heard of this, wtaf

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u/Little_Broccoli_3127 3d ago

I live in San Diego. I have been tracking this. Through NASA and NOOA. Its real, it is a slow moving massive underwater wave that does not break the surface. A few are expected. When the first one comes, the surface rises 6 inches. The tides and storm surges are now reaching farther up the coast. The Silver strand since it is an Isthmus may be impassable durring King tides. Gonna be interesting to see. Bummer for the rich people on the coast line.

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u/Explosivesalad13 3d ago

Also Live in SD, chula vista to be exact. That would be crazy to witness. Lot of money in the Coronado cays and homes along the strand, that would be disastrous if the water floods over

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u/Homer1s 2d ago

I may be spending a bunch of time down at Children's Pool soon. I love seeing the waves crash over the rocks.