Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 9:31AM PDT until October 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 7 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...3 AM Saturday through 9 PM Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,
pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.
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