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Beach Hazards Statement issued December 2 at 8:38PM PST until December 3 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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.
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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