Beach Hazards Statement in Marin County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED8/12/2025 4:20:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: 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.