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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Nov 6, 2022, 6:04 AM PST for Santa Cruz County, California. It took effect at Nov 7, 2022, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2022, 6:04 AM PST (14:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 7, 2022, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 8, 2022, 10:00 AM PST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
County Santa Cruz County, CA
The radar
The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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 12:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 80 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1088 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 32 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
870 WHUS46 KMTR 061404 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 604 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-062145- /O.NEW.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Fransisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 604 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Fransisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ CAZ529-062145- /O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0013.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 604 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
7 follow-up statements
821 WHUS46 KMTR 062123 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 123 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-070600- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Fransisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ CAZ529-070600- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 123 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay, including Santa Cruz. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
832 WHUS46 KMTR 070341 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 741 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-071400- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 741 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$ CAZ529-071400- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 741 PM PST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT....Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay, including Santa Cruz. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$
060 WHUS46 KMTR 071347 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 547 AM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-072200- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 547 AM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion, especially for west-northwest facing beaches. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$ CAZ529-072200- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.221107T1800Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 547 AM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. SM $$
801 WHUS46 KMTR 072136 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 136 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-080545- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 136 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion, especially for west-northwest facing beaches. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. && $$ CAZ529-080545- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 136 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean. SM $$
854 WHUS46 KMTR 080447 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 847 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-081400- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 847 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ CAZ529-081400- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 847 PM PST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
511 WHUS46 KMTR 081334 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 534 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-081800- /O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 534 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ CAZ529-081800- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 534 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and increased risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
125 WHUS46 KMTR 081748 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 948 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 CAZ006-505-509-530-081900- /O.EXP.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 948 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... Northwest swell will continue to decay through Tuesday reducing the threat for large breaking waves in the surf zone. However, beachgoers are urged to remain vigilant through the day as conditions along area beaches may remain hazardous with a continued risk of rip currents. Remember, never turn your back to the ocean. $$ CAZ529-081900- /O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-221108T1800Z/ Northern Monterey Bay- 948 AM PST Tue Nov 8 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... Northwest swell will continue to decay through Tuesday reducing the threat for large breaking waves in the surf zone. However, beachgoers are urged to remain vigilant through the day as conditions along area beaches may remain hazardous with a continued risk of rip currents. Remember, never turn your back to the ocean. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:37 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MTR | 4 days | |
| Nov 6, 6:04 AM PST | High Surf Advisory | MTR | Marin, Monterey, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sonoma | 52 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2022Every beach hazards statement in 2022
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.