Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA ∙ Pacific Grove, CA ∙ La Selva Beach, CA ∙ Black Point, CA ∙ Half Moon Bay Airport, CA ∙ Point Reyes, CA ∙ Paradise Park, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 316 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening. * 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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