Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County were placed under a beach hazards statement by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:05 p.m. The statement is valid from Tuesday 4 a.m. until Wednesday 4 a.m.
The NWS San Francisco CA states to be ready for, “A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves of 15 to 18 feet along west and northwest facing beaches.”
“Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,” according to the NWS. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.”
