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2025 [KMTR] SAN_FRANCISCO Beach Hazard (BH) Statement (S) Number 8

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

276 
WHUS46 KMTR 261034
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-261845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a moderate period
  northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker
  waves and rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, long period
  very high northwest swell will result in large breaking waves 
  between 25 to 30 feet on north and west facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Thursday to 11 
  AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-261845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, a moderate period
  northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker
  waves and rip currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement,
  long period high northwesterly swell will result in breaking 
  waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 11 AM PDT 
  this morning. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from 
  late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
776 
WHUS46 KMTR 261734
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-270500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-270500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents
  will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry 
  driftwood logs and other debris.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
799 
WHUS46 KMTR 270442
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Thursday through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
050 
WHUS46 KMTR 271558
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-280500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-280500-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS46 KMTR 280425
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-281100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-281100-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS46 KMTR 280634
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-281445-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 35 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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...Until 11 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-281445-
/O.EXT.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
143 
WHUS46 KMTR 281346
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-290600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 35 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-290600-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
040 
WHUS46 KMTR 290551
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-290700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

$$

CAZ529-290700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

$$
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276 
WHUS46 KMTR 261034
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-261845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO 11 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a moderate period
  northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker
  waves and rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, long period
  very high northwest swell will result in large breaking waves 
  between 25 to 30 feet on north and west facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes
  National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern
  Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Thursday to 11 
  AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-261845-
/O.NEW.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
334 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, a moderate period
  northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker
  waves and rip currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement,
  long period high northwesterly swell will result in breaking 
  waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 11 AM PDT 
  this morning. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from 
  late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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776 
WHUS46 KMTR 261734
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-270500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-270500-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250326T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1034 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents
  will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry 
  driftwood logs and other debris.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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799 
WHUS46 KMTR 270442
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM THURSDAY TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 5 AM Thursday to 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-271845-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.250327T1200Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
942 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Thursday through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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050 
WHUS46 KMTR 271558
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-280500-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-280500-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
858 AM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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699 
WHUS46 KMTR 280425
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-281100-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 30 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-281100-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250328T1800Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
925 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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391 
WHUS46 KMTR 280634
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-281445-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 35 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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...Until 11 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-281445-
/O.EXT.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1134 PM PDT Thu Mar 27 2025

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

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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143 
WHUS46 KMTR 281346
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-290600-
/O.CON.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Long period very high northwest swell will result in 
  large breaking waves between 25 to 35 feet on north and west 
  facing beaches.

* 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 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run 
  significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over 
  rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off 
  their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, 
  where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can 
  also carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ529-290600-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
646 AM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

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

* WHAT...Long period high northwesterly swell will result in 
  breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet along favored break 
  points.

* WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly 
  farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and 
  jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet 
  and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where 
  currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also 
  carry driftwood logs and other debris.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
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040 
WHUS46 KMTR 290551
CFWMTR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

CAZ006-505-509-530-290700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

$$

CAZ529-290700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250329T0600Z/
Northern Monterey Bay-
1051 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

$$

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