High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Point Reyes National Seashore, CA ∙ Monterey, CA ∙ Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA ∙ Pajaro, CA ∙ Timber Cove, CA ∙ Pacifica, CA ∙ Tomales Point, CA ∙ Pebble Beach, CA ∙ Del Rey Oaks, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 101 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma county to Monterey county, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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