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Updated:November 1, 2025 6:30 pm PDT

Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Monterey County

  Effective: Sat, 11/1 2:11am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 1, 2025 6:30 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sun, 11/2 3:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco - Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking
waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in
favored locations.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 7 AM PDT this morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.