Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Montara, CA ∙ Carmet, CA ∙ Pescadero, CA ∙ Tomales, CA ∙ Soquel, CA ∙ Watsonville Municipal Airport, CA ∙ Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA ∙ Sea Ranch, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 149 PM PDT Wed Jun 10 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. 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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