California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/12/2026 14:53

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 2:53PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 12, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires: 
October 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this 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: 
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov