Beach hazards statement for Bay Area Shorelines until early Thursday morning

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A beach hazards statement was released by the NWS San Francisco CA on Tuesday at 7:29 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 5 a.m. The statement is for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey Bay.

The NWS informs, "Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell."

"Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches," explains the NWS. "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."

This statement is in effect until Thursday at 5 a.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM.