Beach Hazards Statement issued April 5 at 10:03AM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves. * WHERE...All beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 5 at 1:45AM PDT until April 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 4 at 6:45PM PDT until April 6 at 11:00PM 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...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. . * 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 4 at 1:23PM PDT until April 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...A moderate period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday 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
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 4 at 1:42PM PDT until April 6 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves. * WHERE...All beaches of Douglas and Coos Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 3 at 2:27PM CDT until April 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and minor coastal flooding, mainly during times of high tides expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides could lead to minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures possible. This includes the lowest more- prone spots like HWY 87/124 along the Bolivar Peninsula, Western Galveston Island, Bluewater Highway and Surfside.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 2 at 1:24AM CDT until April 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, mainly during times of high tides expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 5 AM CDT early this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 28 at 1:03PM PDT until March 29 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * 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 March 28 at 9:33PM PDT until March 29 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Potentially dangerous swimming conditions, particularly for inexperienced swimmers.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 27 at 11:34PM PDT until March 28 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* 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.