High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Valley Ford, CA ∙ Pacific Grove, CA ∙ Tamalpais Valley, CA ∙ Moss Landing, CA ∙ Sea Ranch, CA ∙ Moss Beach, CA ∙ Lopez Point, CA ∙ Point Lobos, CA ∙ Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 854 AM PST Fri Jan 9 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * 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...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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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