Beach Hazards Statement in Marin County, California

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 8/12/2025 4:20:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely
8/12/2025 4:20:00 AM until 8/12/2025 9:00:00 PM
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...A long period southwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and Northern Monterey Bay Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip current conditions are present. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, and Twin Lakes Beach.
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