Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
842 PM PDT Mon Mar 24 2025

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San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
842 PM PDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...A moderate period northwesterly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern
  Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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