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Beach Hazards Statement — San Francisco, CA, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, CA, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, CA, Northern Monterey Bay, CA, Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, CA
Issued
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 1 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMTR

Affected Areas

San Francisco, CA Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, CA San Francisco Peninsula Coast, CA Northern Monterey Bay, CA Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, CA

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will
reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing
beaches and break points.

* WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by
Hurricane Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.

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.