Beach hazards statement issued for Bay Area coastline due to sneaker waves risk
A Beach Hazards Statement will be in effect all weekend along the San Francisco Bay Area coastline, the National Weather Service said.
It will go into effect at 11 a.m. and will remain through Sunday evening. The NWS said it was issued as there is an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents.
"If you arrive at the beach during a long-period swell and it looks flat, wait at least 20 minutes," the NWS said. "Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties."
Heading to the beach this weekend?
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) May 2, 2026
A Beach Hazards Statement goes into effect at 11AM today and remains in effect through Sunday evening due to an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Stay aware of marine conditions and never turn your back on the ocean. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/7iaxbyi4uo
People are advised to stay off rocks and to never turn their backs on the ocean.