Beach Hazards Statement for San Francisco, California
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
750 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-101300-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0022.251210T1500Z-251213T0600Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
750 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Long period westerly swell will result in strong rip
currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet.
* WHERE...Pacific Ocean coast.
* WHEN...From 7 AM PST Wednesday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically stronger in the vicinity of
jetties, inlets, and piers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards
include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking
waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!