Beach Hazard Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1113 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in favored locations. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge high tide is expected to be 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 10:18 AM Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM Friday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM Saturday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.