A waterspout was observed off Seabright Beach in Monterey Bay on March 23, 2024, captivating local residents and weather enthusiasts. The spectacle was reported by various sources including eyewitnesses Quinn Porterfield and Benjamin Charpy, and the National Weather Service Bay Area (NWSBayArea), which attributed the phenomenon to a weak cell over Monterey Bay with enough circulation to form the waterspout. The event was documented through photographs and videos, with one video showing the waterspout beginning to be visible at 25 seconds from a surfline camera at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, CA, USA. The occurrence drew attention from both locals and online communities, with images and reports shared widely on social media platforms.
Benjamin Charpy was on his weekly bike ride along the Santa Cruz coast Saturday morning when he saw a strange sight over Monterey Bay. βI was like, βWhat am I seeing right now?β β Charpy said. Charpy then realized he was witnessing a waterspout. More: https://t.co/RVwkvUEOoo
Mesmerizing weather phenomenon whips up over Central California https://t.co/H4qTWWy3KW
Storm report: waterspout offshore of Santa Cruz @NWSBayArea image via @gregrose 3/23/2024 #CAwx https://t.co/5SQBwj7drM
A weak cell over Monterey Bay had enough circulation to spin up a waterspout. Here's the view from a @surfline cam at Steamer Lane. Spout is most visible beginning at 25 sec. #cawx https://t.co/oKEc6rGzTg
Waterspout off Seabright Beach, Monterey Bay. #CAwx πͺοΈπ credit: Quinn Porterfield. https://t.co/k4r3W2GW95
Oh, check out this #waterspout, @DustinMulvaney! Photo taken 3/23/2024 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA https://t.co/6hHsBy9Zxa