Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 12:31PM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 7:39PM EDT until May 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 9:00 AM Monday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 2:42AM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...Now through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 3 at 2:37AM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...This evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 2 at 2:55AM PDT until May 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 30 at 1:29AM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 29 at 8:19PM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 ft, with sets to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Orange County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. Surf will begin to diminish Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 2 to 3 ft swell from 190 to 200 degrees with a 16 to 18 second period will prevail. Highest surf will occur on south and southwest facing beaches.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 29 at 8:21PM EDT until April 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches, and Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 28 at 8:53PM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 ft, with sets to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Orange County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 2 to 3 ft swell from 190 to 200 degrees with a 16 to 18 second period will prevail. Highest surf will occur on south/southwest facing beaches.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 28 at 10:55AM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.