Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
209 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-071300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260908T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
209 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with
tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves
to around 10 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
846 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
CAZ104-109-071800-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260908T0600Z/
Southwestern Humboldt-Coastal Mendocino-
846 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening. .
* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
246 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
CAZ340-346-349-350-072200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260909T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
246 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially
pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people
off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around
high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.3 feet at
630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at
830pm on Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Follow advice from local
officials.
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