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State: CA Total alerts: 16 Updated: Nov 9, 2026 1:23pm PST

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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...Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.4 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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...Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.4 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.4 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.4 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10. These predictions include up to 1.2 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.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast; Northern Monterey Bay
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10. These predictions include up to 1.2 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.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Francisco
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 9 at 12:13PM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

* 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...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.4 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.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Ventura County Beaches
High Surf Advisory issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding during morning high tides expected. For the High Surf Advisory, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet, except peaking at 6 to 9 feet on Monday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * 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. Flooded sandy beach areas and moderate beach erosion possible. Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways. Isolated damage is unlikely, but cannot be discounted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.0 to 7.3 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday. Additonal products will likely be needed through the week.

High Surf Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
High Surf Advisory issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of near 7.0 ft (MLLW) are expected each morning. The High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisories may need to be extended through the week.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Ventura County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding during morning high tides expected. For the High Surf Advisory, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet, except peaking at 6 to 9 feet on Monday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * 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. Flooded sandy beach areas and moderate beach erosion possible. Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways. Isolated damage is unlikely, but cannot be discounted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.0 to 7.3 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday. Additonal products will likely be needed through the week.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding during morning high tides, as well as dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf up to 4 to 6 feet expected, especially across west facing beaches. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.4 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning. Surf and coastal flooding impacts peak on Monday. Since the large swell is from the west, south facing areas such as Malibu and Long Beach will be less affected unlike the previous events where the swell was from the south.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf up to 4 to 6 feet expected. Minor tidal overflow possible during morning high tides, especially across west facing beaches. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.4 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 7:41AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of near 7.0 ft (MLLW) are expected each morning. The High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisories may need to be extended through the week.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Orange County Coastal
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 5:06AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet today, which is 1.2 to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Higher surf today could prolong coastal impacts.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 9 at 5:06AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 7 feet expected along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming conditions due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet today, which is 1.2 to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Higher surf today could prolong coastal impacts.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 9 at 5:06AM PST until November 10 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 7 feet expected along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of parking lots and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming conditions due to elevated surf and strong rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the morning each day, peaking at 7.2-7.4 feet today, which is 1.2 to 1.4 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Higher surf today could prolong coastal impacts.

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