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Updated:November 7, 2026 7:15 am PST

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Cruz County

  Effective: Fri, 11/6 6:31pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 7, 2026 7:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 11/7 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to noon PST
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without
warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties,
and rocks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high
tide is expected to be: 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
9:38 AM Saturday 11/7, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
10:06 AM Sunday 11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
10:35 AM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at
11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, These predictions include up to 1.5 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  
Santa Cruz County

  Effective: Fri, 11/6 6:31pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 7, 2026 7:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 11/7 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast - Northern Monterey Bay
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip
currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to noon PST
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without
warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties,
and rocks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high
tide is expected to be: 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
9:38 AM Saturday 11/7, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
10:06 AM Sunday 11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at
10:35 AM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at
11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, These predictions include up to 1.5 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.