Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
838 PM PST Tue Dec 2 2025
CAZ505-509-031245-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
838 PM PST Tue Dec 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Long period westerly swell will result in an increased
risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves
10 to 14 feet, with long lulls of 10 to 20 minutes or more
between largest sets.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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...
Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards
include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking
waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
838 PM PST Tue Dec 2 2025
CAZ006-529-530-031245-
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-251207T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251204T0600Z/
San Francisco-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
838 PM PST Tue Dec 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period westerly
swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and
strong rip currents. Breaking waves 10 to 14 feet, with long
lulls of 10 to 20 minutes or more between largest sets. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.4 ft of inundation above
ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Bayshore locations along San Francisco and Monterey
Bay.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PST Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 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. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, at the San
Francisco tidal gauge high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above
normal (7.00 ft MLLW) at 9:04 AM Wednesday, 1.4 ft above normal
(7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:48 AM Thursday, 1.4 ft above normal (7.23 ft
MLLW) at 10:35 AM Friday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.08 ft MLLW) at
11:25 AM Saturday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.75 ft MLLW) at
12:17 PM Sunday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes
earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and throughout the San
Francisco 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.
Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards
include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking
waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!
&&
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