California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 18:09

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 25 at 6:09PM PDT until July 29 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. . * 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov