Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Issue date: 2026-01-04T21:43+00:00
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 20 feet can be expected * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County including the Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 5 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Issue date: 2026-01-04T21:43+00:00
* WHAT...Up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. These predictions include up to 1 foot of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
