CA WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
109 PM PDT Tue May 3 2022
...SNEAKER WAVES AND ENHANCED RIP CURRENTS THURSDAY...
.A longer period northwest swell will arrive early Thursday. The
long period swell will result in increased risk of sneaker waves
and strong rip currents. Individuals are advised to remain off of
exposed coastal rocks and jetties if visiting the coast.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
along the coast.
* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
National Seashore, San Fransisco Peninsula Coast, Northern
Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Energetic surf zone resulting in dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions with localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest risk of sneaker waves and strong
rip currents during the afternoon Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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