Beach hazards statement affecting Bay Area Shorelines Sunday and Monday – sneaker waves may occur

Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are the focus of a beach hazards statement issued at 2:41 a.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The statement is valid from Sunday 4 p.m. until Monday Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.

According to the NWS San Francisco CA, “Hazardous beach conditions expected with increased risk for rip currents, sneaker waves, and larger shore break.”

“Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves,” the NWS said. “Conditions are favorable for a heightened risk of sneaker waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean! 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.”

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