A tsunami advisory remains in effect for Santa Cruz Harbor. Tsunami surge activity persists along the California coast, and the full extent of damage to harbor infrastructure is still being assessed.
DOCK ACCESS INFORMATION
Dock access will remain limited until further notice. Power and water remain shut off to the docks until a comprehensive inspection of the utility infrastructure is performed. Significant hazards still exist in some areas and several docks have been damaged and are unstable.
Harbor staff is working to assess dock damage and determine when access to vessels by slip licensees will be allowed. It is a priority for harbor staff to allow access as soon as power is restored and dock safety is assured.
LIVEABOARD INFORMATION
Resources are available to registered liveaboards in need of temporary accommodations. Registered liveaboards may call Santa Cruz Police Dispatch at 471-1131 (non-emergency) to be put in contact with Harbor Patrol for additional information.
ENTRANCE CHANNEL HAZARDS
As a result of the strong tsunami surge, the District’s dredge pipeline, which intersects the main navigation channel, sustained damage and currently presents a hazard within the entrance. Additionally, due to issues with the onboard anchoring system for the District’s dredge, Twin Lakes, the vessel is currently positioned south of the fuel pier extension in the center channel. Mariners are advised to not transit the entrance until all hazards have been cleared.
If you have a safety issue to report, please contact the harbor office by calling (831) 475-6161 during normal business hours.
The full extent of damage to harbor infrastructure is still being assessed. We appreciate your ongoing patience and cooperation during this emergency as crews work to secure the area.
Holland MacLaurie, Port Director
January 15, 2022
7:00 PM
