Weather Alerts for San FranciscoIssued by the National Weather Service |
 BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT |
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| SAN FRANCISCO | ||
Areas Affected: San Francisco - Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast |
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| Effective: Fri, 12/12 4:45am | Updated: Fri, 12/12 5:08am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 12/12 10:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Information: Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean! |
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