Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Stinson Beach, CA ∙ Del Monte Forest, CA ∙ Prunedale, CA ∙ Rio del Mar, CA ∙ Bodega Head, CA ∙ Lobitos, CA ∙ Corralitos, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 903 PM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves to around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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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