Surfers Beach Pilot Project Monitoring, Wave Instrument Deployment

The Surfers Beach Pilot Project Monitoring, Wave Instrument Deployment is a forecast project managed by the San Mateo County Harbor District in California. The primary objective is the collection of oceanographic wave and water level data through the deployment of a Sofar Ocean Spotter Wave Buoy and radar equipment. The buoy is a small, free-floating instrument that will be positioned approximately 2000 feet offshore of Surfer's Beach in Half Moon Bay, specifically at coordinates 37°29'47"N, 122°28'29"W. The project involves the use of a small vessel for deployment, retrieval, and periodic servicing, and it requires no permanent installation, grading, or construction. The project is classified under NAICS code 541330 and is managed by General Manager James Pruett. From a regulatory standpoint, the project has been granted a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, as the information collection activities are determined to cause no significant environmental disturbance. A formal Notice of Exemption was filed on October 5, 2025, certifying that the project complies with California Public Resources Code sections 21083 and 21110. No specific contract value, period of performance, or detailed evaluation factors have been disclosed in the available documentation.