Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1059 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ505-509-529-530-032200-
/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0001.260104T1400Z-260105T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260104T2200Z/
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1059 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County
including the Monterey Bay.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with some road
closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
tide is expected to be:
2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3
1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4
These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that
will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High
tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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 San Francisco CA
1059 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ006-032200-
/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0001.260104T1400Z-260105T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0001.260103T2200Z-260104T2200Z/
San Francisco-
1059 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
2 PM PST SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm
surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is
possible.
* WHERE...San Francisco.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST
Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
tide is expected to be:
2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3
1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4
These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that
will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High
tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1225 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
CAZ087-340-346-349-350-354-362-366-032030-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260105T1800Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches-
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1225 PM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high
tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds.
* WHERE...Beaches and coasts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa
Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of
ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out
to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and
capsize small boats nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 7 am
and 11 am. A High Surf Advisory will likely be needed for Sunday
for the Central Coast and Ventura Coasts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
&&
$$
RK
