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Beach Hazards Statement 17, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 5, 2026, 8:25 PM PDT for 6 counties in California. It took effect at Jul 7, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 5, 2026, 8:25 PM PDT (03:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 7, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 03:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 00:00Z, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 349 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
- 1664 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -4 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
779 WHUS46 KMTR 060325 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 825 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-061130- /O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0017.260707T1200Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 825 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
8 follow-up statements
930 WHUS46 KMTR 061001 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 301 AM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-062015- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.260707T1200Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 301 AM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
901 WHUS46 KMTR 062026 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 126 PM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-070900- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.260707T1200Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 126 PM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
968 WHUS46 KMTR 070301 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 801 PM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-071200- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.260707T1200Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 801 PM PDT Mon Jul 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
828 WHUS46 KMTR 071202 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 502 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-072015- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 502 AM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
267 WHUS46 KMTR 071952 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1252 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 CAZ006-505-509-529-530-080400- /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 1252 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. && $$
135 WHUS46 KMTR 080400 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 CAZ006-092300- /O.NEW.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260709T2300Z-260716T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- 900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY JULY 9 TO 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ505-509-529-530-092300- /O.NEW.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260712T0300Z-260715T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ506-508-092300- /O.NEW.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260709T2300Z-260716T1100Z/ North Bay Interior Valleys-San Francisco Bay Shoreline- 900 PM PDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY JULY 9 TO 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... * WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
236 WHUS46 KMTR 090459 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 959 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026 CAZ006-092300- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260709T2300Z-260716T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- 959 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY JULY 9 TO 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ505-509-529-530-092300- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260712T0300Z-260715T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 959 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ506-508-092300- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260709T2300Z-260716T1100Z/ North Bay Interior Valleys-San Francisco Bay Shoreline- 959 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY JULY 9 TO 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... * WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday July 9, to 4 AM PDT Thursday July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
887 WHUS46 KMTR 092319 CFWMTR Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Francisco CA 419 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 CAZ006-110000- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260716T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ San Francisco- 419 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 4 AM PDT Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ505-509-529-530-110000- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.260712T0300Z-260715T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/ Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore- San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay- Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast- 419 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CAZ506-508-110000- /O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260716T1100Z/ North Bay Interior Valleys-San Francisco Bay Shoreline- 419 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT THURSDAY JULY 16... * WHAT...Up to 1.7 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 AM PDT Thursday, July 16. * IMPACTS...High tide flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 7:25 PM 7/9, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:17 PM 7/10, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:11 PM 7/11, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 10:06 PM 7/12, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 11:01 PM 7/13, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 11:55 PM 7/14, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:48 AM 7/16. These predictions include both astronomical tides and roughly 3-6 inches of additional water mainly from a combination of thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983- 2001). High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Jul 5, 4:57 PM PDT, 3 hours 28 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 1218 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
- Cooler temperatures through Tuesday before a warming trend arrives for the second half of the week
- Marine layer stratus develops each evening and overnight before retreating to the coast each morning and afternoon
Area forecast discussion, Jul 5, 4:57 PM PDT, 3 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
457 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...New AVIATION, MARINE...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1218 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
- Cooler temperatures through Tuesday before a warming trend
arrives for the second half of the week
- Marine layer stratus develops each evening and overnight
before retreating to the coast each morning and afternoon
&&
.SHORT TERM...
Issued at 1218 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
(This evening through Monday night)
Coastal stratus continues to retreat to the coast early this
afternoon with mid-to-high level clouds also exiting to the east.
Temperatures this afternoon are forecast to range from the upper 50s
to lower 60s along the immediate coastline, middle 60s to middle 70s
near the bays, middle 60s to lower 80s in the inland valleys, and
upper 60s to lower 90s in the warmest interior spots. These
temperatures are generally up to 10 degrees below seasonal averages
as a shortwave through continues to impact the region. Breezy
onshore winds are also forecast to develop this afternoon with gusts
up to 20 to 25 mph through gaps, passes, and the Salinas Valley.
Once again, stratus will return to the coast late this
afternoon/early evening and return into the inland valleys overnight
through Monday morning before retreating back to the coast by Monday
afternoon. Troughing aloft will maintain cooler conditions once
again on Monday with similar afternoon temperatures as today. A few
passing high clouds are also likely. Similar stratus pattern is
expected once again Monday night into Tuesday morning.
&&
.LONG TERM...
Issued at 1218 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
(Tuesday through next Saturday)
A gradual warming trend will persist through the second half of the
week as high pressure strengthens over the Desert Southwest.
However, persistent onshore flow will maintain a modest marine layer
and keep conditions near the coast cooler than inland areas.
Overall, HeatRisk look to remain in the Minor category with isolated
pockets of Moderate in the warmest interior locations.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 451 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
The marine layer is about 1,500 feet deep and stratus will begin
pushing inland over the next six hours. With a similar pattern as
yesterday, the TAFs relied heavily on the persistence forecast
for ceiling arrival and clearing times.
Vicinity of SFO...The Peninsula mountains are doing there job to
keep the terminal clear for now. Stratus will likely fill in
through the Golden Gate, impacting the East Bay this evening
before wrapping around to reach SFO later tonight. The exact
timing is tricky, but expect MVFR ceilings to arrive sometime
between 06Z and 12Z.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO. Clouds will likely impact
the approach 1-2 hours before reaching the terminal tonight.
Monterey Bay Terminals...MRY already has MVFR ceilings and will
keep them through the night. They are knocking on the door at SNS
too.
&&
.MARINE...
(Tonight through next Friday)
Issued at 451 PM PDT Sun Jul 5 2026
Gentle to moderate northwest breezes persist through Monday as the
cold front continues its push eastward. Winds increase to a fresh to
strong breeze Monday night with near gale force gusts possible
Tuesday late afternoon. As a result, moderate seas begin to build
across the outer coastal waters followed by the inner coastal
waters.
&&
.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM Monday to 3 PM PDT Tuesday for Pt
Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
&&
SHORT TERM...RGass
LONG TERM....RGass
AVIATION...Flynn
MARINE...RGass
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