High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

San Francisco, CA ∙ Santa Cruz, CA ∙ Watsonville, CA ∙ Point Reyes Station, CA ∙ Capitola, CA ∙ Elkhorn, CA ∙ Sausalito, CA ∙ Aptos, CA ∙ Pajaro Dunes, CA ∙ Sereno Del Mar, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1229 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the High Surf Advisory, Large breaking waves of 20 to 25 ft, with occasional sets of 25 to 35 ft at favored breakpoints. * WHERE...All Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 4 AM PST today. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM today through 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

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