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Beach Hazards Statement issued November 5 at 11:25AM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA, United States of America

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* 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, from 5 AM PST early
this morning 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.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-11-06T11:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay

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