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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1252 PM PDT Thu Apr 30 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-011200- /O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0008.260502T1800Z-260504T0600Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 1252 PM PDT Thu Apr 30 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...An incoming long-period northwesterly swell will increase the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$