High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Sereno Del Mar, CA ∙ El Granada, CA ∙ Dillon Beach, CA ∙ Point Pinos, CA ∙ Muir Woods National Monument, CA ∙ Marina, CA ∙ Montara, CA ∙ Aromas, CA ∙ Pescadero, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 327 AM PST Thu Jan 8 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * 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 Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * 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... Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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