California Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 22:43
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt,
Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday 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.