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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

July 22, 20186 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 22, 2018, 4:12 AM PDT for 6 counties in California. It took effect at Jul 23, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 70 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 22, 2018, 4:12 AM PDT (11:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 23, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jul 26, 2018, 9:00 AM PDT
In force
70 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Counties City and County of San Francisco, CA, Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 26 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Oakland, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-07-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Oakland, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-07-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1481 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

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999 
WHUS46 KMTR 221112
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
412 AM PDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...Long Period Southerly Swell Monday through late Wednesday 
Morning...

.A long period southerly swell will impact the Central Coast early
this week. This will result in hazardous beach conditions due to
increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, particularly at
south facing beaches such as Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell
heights and periods are forecast to decrease throughout the day on
Wednesday.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-222200-
/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0005.180723T1800Z-180725T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
412 AM PDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY MORNING 
THROUGH 11 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement for rip currents, sneaker waves, and longshore
currents, which is in effect from Monday morning through 
Wednesday morning.

* WAVES AND SURF...Forerunners 2 to 3 feet at 20 to 21 seconds
  Monday morning. Southerly swell will increase to 4 feet late
  Monday with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet will be possible at favored locations.

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Forerunners will arrive Monday morning before swell
  heights increase late in the day and remain elevated through
  Wednesday morning. 

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to Stinson
  and Santa Cruz Beach.

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may suddenly
  be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the ocean!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a rip
current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions 
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach 
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along the
beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman should 
avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
555 
WHUS46 KMTR 222115
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
215 PM PDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...Long Period Southerly Swell Monday through late Wednesday
Morning...

.A long period southerly swell will impact the Central Coast
early this week. This will result in hazardous beach conditions
due to increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves,
particularly at south facing beaches such as Santa Cruz and
Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are forecast to decrease
throughout the day on Wednesday.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-231000-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.180723T1800Z-180725T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
215 PM PDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Forerunners 2 to 3 feet at 20 to 21 seconds 
  Monday morning. Southerly swell will increase to 4 feet late 
  Monday with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking waves of 7 
  to 9 feet will be possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Forerunners will arrive Monday morning before swell 
  heights increase late in the day and remain elevated through 
  Wednesday morning. 

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
563 
WHUS46 KMTR 230859
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
159 AM PDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...Long period southerly swell today through late Wednesday 
morning...

.A long period southerly swell will impact the Central Coast
early this week. This will result in hazardous beach conditions
due to increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves,
particularly at south facing beaches such as Santa Cruz and
Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are forecast to decrease
throughout the day on Wednesday.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-232100-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.180723T1800Z-180725T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
159 AM PDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Forerunners 2 to 3 feet at 20 to 21 seconds
  developing by late morning. Southerly swell will increase to 4 
  feet late today with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking 
  waves of 7 to 9 feet will be possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Forerunners will arrive this morning before swell 
  heights increase late in the day and remain elevated through 
  Wednesday morning. 

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
395 
WHUS46 KMTR 232017
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
117 PM PDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...Long period southerly swell today through Wednesday evening...

.A long period southerly swell is now arriving and will continue 
to impact the Central Coast through Wednesday evening. This will 
result in hazardous beach conditions due to increased risk of rip 
currents and sneaker waves, particularly at south facing beaches 
such as Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods 
are forecast to decrease Wednesday night.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-241000-
/O.EXT.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
117 PM PDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Southerly swell will increase to 4 feet late 
  today with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking waves of 7 to 
  9 feet will be possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Forerunners will arrive this morning before swell
  heights increase late in the day and remain elevated through
  Wednesday evening. 

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
944 
WHUS46 KMTR 240935
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
235 AM PDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Long period southerly swell through Wednesday evening...

.A long period southerly swell will continue to impact the 
Central Coast through Wednesday evening. This will result in 
hazardous beach conditions due to increased risk of rip currents 
and sneaker waves, particularly at south facing beaches such as 
Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are 
forecast to decrease Wednesday night.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-242300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
235 AM PDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Southerly swell will increase to 4 locally up
  to 5 feet late today with a period of 17 to 21 seconds. 
  Breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet will be possible at favored 
  locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Now through through Wednesday evening. 

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS46 KMTR 242115
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
215 PM PDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Long period southerly swell through Wednesday evening...

.A long period southerly swell will continue to impact the
Central Coast through Wednesday evening. This will result in
hazardous beach conditions due to increased risk of rip currents
and sneaker waves, particularly at south facing beaches such as
Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are
forecast to decrease Wednesday night.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-250800-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
215 PM PDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Southerly swell at 4 feet and locally up to 5
  feet with a period of 17 to 20 seconds. Breaking waves of 8 to 
  11 feet will be possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Now through through Wednesday evening.

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
270 
WHUS46 KMTR 250704
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1204 AM PDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...Long period southerly swell through Wednesday evening...

.A long period southerly swell will continue to impact the
Central Coast through Wednesday evening. This will result in
hazardous beach conditions due to increased risk of rip currents
and sneaker waves, particularly at south facing beaches such as
Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are
forecast to decrease Wednesday night.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-260600-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1204 AM PDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Southerly swell at 4 to 6 feet with a period 
  of 16 to 18 seconds. Breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet will be 
  possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Now through through Wednesday evening.

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
680 
WHUS46 KMTR 260537
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1037 PM PDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...Long period southerly swell through Thursday morning...

.A long period southerly swell will continue to impact the
Central Coast through Thursday morning. This will result in 
hazardous beach conditions due to increased risk of rip currents 
and sneaker waves, particularly at south facing beaches such as 
Santa Cruz and Stinson Beach. Swell heights and periods are 
forecast to gradually decrease through Thursday.

CAZ006-505-509-529-530-261600-
/O.EXT.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T1600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1037 PM PDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Southerly swell at 3 to 5 feet with a period of
  16 to 17 seconds. Breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will be 
  possible at favored locations. 

* HAZARDS...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves, 
  stronger longshore current at west facing beaches, and 
  somewhat larger breaking waves at south facing coasts. 

* TIMING...Now through through Thursday morning.

* LOCATION...South facing beaches along the Central Coast from 
  Sonoma County to Monterey County including but not limited to 
  Stinson and Santa Cruz Beach. 

* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip 
  currents at these beaches. Unsuspecting beach-goers may 
  suddenly be pulled out to sea. Never turn your back to the 
  ocean! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazard Statement for rip currents means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents.
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the
vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Swimmers should always
swim near a lifeguard.

A Beach Hazard Statement for sneaker waves means that conditions
are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach
goers being swept into the sea by a wave. People walking along
the beach should never turn their back to the sea. Fisherman
should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.

A Beach Hazard Statement for longshore currents means that
conditions are present to support strong currents which parallel
the coast. Strong longshore currents can quickly carry swimmers
down shore away from their original point of entry. Longshore
currents can feed into rip currents which may carry a swimmer
quickly out to sea. Swimmers caught in a longshore current should
swim towards shore for safety. In contrast, swimmers caught in a
rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip
current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
472 
WHUS46 KMTR 261553
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
853 AM PDT Thu Jul 26 2018


CAZ006-505-509-529-530-261700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-180726T1600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
853 AM PDT Thu Jul 26 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 2:23 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR19 hr
Jul 22, 2:23 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMTR6 days

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Sources

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