Weather Alerts for San Mateo Coast

Issued by the National Weather Service

Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
SAN MATEO COAST

Areas Affected:
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay
Effective: Sat, 8/30 12:27pm Updated: Sat, 8/30 1:08pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 8/30 9:45pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...A long period southwesterly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey
Bay Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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. Swimmers should
always swim near a lifeguard.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest
facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz
counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including
but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach,
and Twin Lakes Beach.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.