Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Timber Cove, CA ∙ Pacifica, CA ∙ Del Rey Oaks, CA ∙ Tomales Point, CA ∙ Freedom, CA ∙ Del Monte Forest, CA ∙ Prunedale, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 245 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Long period westerly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Ocean coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically stronger in the vicinty of jetties, inlets, and piers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!

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