Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Paradise Park, CA ∙ Seacliff, CA ∙ Freedom, CA ∙ Twin Lakes, CA ∙ Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA ∙ Davenport, CA ∙ Capitola, CA ∙ Amesti, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 251 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Thursday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

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