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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
248 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-130900-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.W.0001.250213T2300Z-250215T1100Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
248 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 ft and up to
  45 ft for the highest waves on west facing beaches. Non-west
  facing beaches will see dangerously large breaking waves of 15
  to 20 ft and up to 30 ft for the highest waves.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks,
  and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions
  and significant beach erosion can be expected. Sudden immersion
  in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most
  experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic
  changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly
  increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$

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