Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 11:21PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with
tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves
to around 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday evening.
* 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