Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1130 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

CAZ505-509-060330-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0018.251106T1200Z-251107T0600Z/
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
1130 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
  waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
  favored locations.

* WHERE...Coastal North Bay and San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1130 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

CAZ006-529-530-060330-
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251108T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0018.251106T1200Z-251107T0600Z/
San Francisco-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1130 AM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of
  inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
  near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, a long period westerly swell will result in an
  increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
  waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
  favored locations.

* WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late Wednesday
  night through Thursday 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. Flooding of
  lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures
  expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge high
  tide is expected to be 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at
  10:18 AM Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58
  AM Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM
  Friday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM
  Saturday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or
  later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectively.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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