Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
101 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

CAZ529-072315-
/O.EXT.KMTR.BH.S.0002.260108T0900Z-260108T2300Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
101 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip
  currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* 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
302 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

CAZ109-071915-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SU.Y.0001.260108T0200Z-260109T0000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0001.260107T1700Z-260108T0200Z/
Mendocino Coast-
302 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
  22 to 25 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased
  threat of sneaker waves expected before the arrival of this
  very large swell.

* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4
  PM PST Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 AM
  PST this morning through this afternoon. .

* IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach
  erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged! 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...

Large breaking waves along the coast will lead to increased wave
run-up on beaches with waves topping and washing over large rocks
and jetties. These large waves can be erratic and unpredictable.
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be
capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean
water. Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme
caution or stay in port until the threat subsides. Please contact
the U.S. Coast Guard for information regarding harbor and bar
closures.

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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