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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 2:53PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecas...

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10/12/2026 · Watsonville edition

**Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 2:53PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA**

* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS San Francisco CA

- **Effective:** Oct 12, 2026 2:53 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Oct 12, 2026 10:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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