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Beach Hazards Statement issued January 27 at 2:44AM PST until January 30 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT…Long period westerly swell will result in strong rip
currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 19 feet can
be expected.

* 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 Wednesday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.
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.

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