Beach Hazards Statement issued October 31 at 7:03AM PDT until November 4 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT…A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking
waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in
favored locations.
* 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…From 7 AM PDT Saturday morning through 2 AM PST early
Tuesday morning.
* 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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.