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Beach Hazards Statement for San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey Bay, California, and 1 more area

In effect until 8:00 PM PST, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in San Francisco at 2:25 PM PST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Areas: San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

California radars

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

WHEN...Through 8 PM Tuesday.

IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

What to do

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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