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State: CA Alerts: 7 Updated: Nov 2, 2026 4:47am PST

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 2 at 2:43AM PST until November 2 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-6 ft, and an afternoon high tide just over 6 feet will result in minor tidal overflow. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and dangerous rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today's high tide will occur around 3:30 PM. Tides are expected to increase for the end of the week, with tides reaching 7 ft as early as Friday. Tides will peak over the weekend into early next week around 7.5 ft. Reminder, tides mentioned have been corrected to reflect the current trends in actual tide observations.

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Merced - Madera - Mendota; West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties; Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma; Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5; Delano-Wasco-Shafter; Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore; Visalia - Porterville - Reedley; Bakersfield; Southeast San Joaquin Valley
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 1 at 11:34PM PST until November 2 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Visibility lowering to a quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Bakersfield, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 1 at 5:47PM PST until November 3 at 8:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PST Monday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Francisco; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 1 at 5:47PM PST until November 3 at 8:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PST Monday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 1 at 3:56PM PST until November 2 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

Frost Advisory

Area
Southeastern Interior Humboldt; Northwestern Interior Mendocino; Northeastern Interior Mendocino; Northern Lake
Frost Advisory issued November 1 at 3:36PM PST until November 2 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Interior Humboldt, and Northern Lake. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 1 at 10:29AM PST until November 2 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor tidal overflow during high tides. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Minor flood impacts are possible during high tides with water flowing over normally dry sand and to lower parking lots or paths. Moderate beach erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flood impacts are likely into next weekend with tides reaching 7 ft as early as Friday. Tides will peak over the weekend into early next week 7.0-7.8 ft. Elevated surf may increase flood impacts during this time, especially across west to northwest facing beaches. Reminder, tides mentioned have been corrected to reflect the most recent trends in actual tide observations.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

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Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is relevant for ZIP codes from 94101 through 94188, accurately covering all areas within San Francisco, CA.

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