California Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 06:55

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 26 at 6:55AM PDT until May 27 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 6:55am
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong northwest winds will generate very rough seas including strong rip currents at area beaches. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 9 am Tuesday morning through 9 am Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include strong rip currents and large breaking waves.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
San Francisco; Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA