Thousands of beachgoers along California’s coastline are being urged to “remain out of the water” as forecasters warn of “dangerous swimming and surfing conditions” driven by powerful ocean swells.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Beach Hazards warning—which is in place until Tuesday morning—covering large stretches of the Pacific coast, including San Francisco, the Coastal North Bay (such as Point Reyes National Seashore), the San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern and Southern Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coastline.
Why These Conditions Are Considered ‘Dangerous’
Sneaker waves, in particular, are known for their unpredictability and can suddenly surge far up the shoreline without any warning. These waves can wash across beaches, rocks, and jetties in seconds, knocking unsuspecting people off their feet and dragging them into the ocean.
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