Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
234 PM PDT Sat Oct 18 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-190600-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0014.000000T0000Z-251019T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
234 PM PDT Sat Oct 18 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...A long 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...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
  jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
  in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should
  always swim near a lifeguard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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