Weather Alerts/Small Craft Advisory Point Reyes to Pigeon Point

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South San Francisco, CA  October 31, 2022 Submitted by James P. Pruett, General Manager, San Mateo County Harbor District

Issued By San Francisco/Monterey – CA, US, National Weather ServiceSan Mateo County Harbor District logo

First Small Craft Advisory until 3AM Tuesday

Second Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 3 PM Tuesday

Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.Use extreme caution when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

BEACH HAZARD

Don’t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean

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Note: Point Reyes is in Marin County and Pigeon Point is located a bit south of Pescadero. This area, and beyond,  provides some of the best recreational opportunities and can be dangerous as well. Please heed this warning and share with others who might be looking to get out there this week, especially.

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From the Weather Channel we find additional information

Weather Alerts–Half Moon Bay, CA

Beach Hazard Statement

Until Mon 11 pm PDT

1 of 3

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

San Francisco/Monterey – CA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Fransisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties

Description

…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING… WHAT…Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast, especially for northwest facing beaches. Larger breaking waves from 13 to 19 feet during the afternoon and evening hours. WHERE…San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Fransisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. WHEN…Until 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS…Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Highest risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents will be on Monday morning through the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Small Craft Advisory

Until Tue 3 am PDT

Small Craft Advisory

From Tue 9 am until 3 pm PDT

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