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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
210 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024

CAZ006-505-509-530-220700-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241122T1400Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
210 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 14 to 19 ft along
  southwest facing beaches and between 19 to 22 ft along well
  exposed west facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the
  beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties and beaches. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-220700-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-241122T1400Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
210 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more
  energetic surf zone and an increased risk of sneaker waves and
  rip currents. Breaking waves of 10 to 13 ft are expected with
  some potential for breaking waves up to 15 ft to develop.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Large
  waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling
  people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. 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...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$