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Updated:October 10, 2026 4:45 am PDT

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Monterey County

  Effective: Fri, 10/9 3:16pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: October 10, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 10/10 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.4 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves
expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in
flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low-
lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves
farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are
forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves,
strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM
Saturday 10/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM
Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM
Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM
Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of 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.

Information:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Monterey County

  Effective: Fri, 10/9 3:16pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 10, 2026 4:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 10/10 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.4 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves
expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.

* WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern
Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in
flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low-
lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves
farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are
forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves,
strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide
is expected to be 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM
Saturday 10/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM
Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM
Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM
Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of 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.

Information:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.