Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
602 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

CAZ505-509-529-301200-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.250830T1200Z-250902T0600Z/
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
602 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday through Monday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest
  facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz
  counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including
  but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach,
  and Twin Lakes Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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