Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
241 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025
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San Francisco-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
241 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a long period westerly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
favored locations.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late Wednesday
night through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Flooding of lots,
parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge high tide
is expected to be 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 10:18 AM
Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM
Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM Friday,
and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM Saturday. High
tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the
coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
241 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025
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Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
241 PM PST Tue Nov 4 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
favored locations.
* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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