What was issued
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for
sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of
15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously
large breaking waves of 25 to 30 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National
Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey
Bay Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 9 PM Wednesday
through 6 PM Friday. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM
Friday to 4 AM Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower
swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and
rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing
the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline
without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches,
jetties, and rocks.
What you should do
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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.
Affected area