Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Trinidad Head, CA ∙ Pine Hills, CA ∙ Arcata, CA ∙ Scotia, CA ∙ Petrolia, CA ∙ Caspar, CA ∙ Crescent City North, CA ∙ Samoa, CA ∙ Elk, CA ∙ Big Lagoon, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 1135 AM PST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday evening. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large surf up to 17 feet will continue through the day on Friday and may pose a hazard to beachgoers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

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