Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 12:53AM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Long-period southerly 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...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov