California Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/31/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 1:12PM PDT until June 2 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period SW swell. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Now through 5 AM Tuesday. * 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.
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