Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
817 PM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

CAZ006-505-509-530-141200-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.260213T0600Z-260214T1200Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
817 PM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip
  currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...Northwest facing Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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
939 AM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

CAZ101-103-104-109-131800-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0006.260213T0600Z-260214T1200Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
939 AM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
  Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through late Friday night.

* 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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