Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Korbel, CA ∙ Briceland, CA ∙ Point Saint George, CA ∙ Humboldt Bay, CA ∙ Navarro Head, CA ∙ Fort Dick, CA ∙ Rohnerville, CA ∙ Hiouchi, CA ∙ Indianola, CA ∙ Loleta, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Eureka CA 356 PM PST Sun Nov 1 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. 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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