Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 12:58PM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate to high risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters.