Issue date: 2026-01-09T16:54+00:00
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.