Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:08AM PDT until July 28 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:08am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will reach
up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing beaches and
break points.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by Hurricane
Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.
Instruction:
Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Area Description:
San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA
Sender: