Hazardous beach conditions for Bay Area through weekend; 12 to 16 foot waves possible

‘Never turn your back on the ocean’: Bay Area braces for 16-foot waves

Forecasters warn of 12- to 16-foot breakers, coastal flooding and rip currents as surfers gather ahead of next weekend’s Mavericks contest.

Bay Area Under Coastal Flood Advisory as Potential 16-Foot Waves Threaten Beaches

Residents in low-lying Bay Area communities are facing another round of coastal flooding, while beachgoers are being warned about dangerous surf, sneaker waves, and strong rip currents.

Hazardous beach conditions for Bay Area through weekend; 12 to 16 foot waves possible

By Tim Fang People headed to coastal areas from Sonoma to Monterey counties this weekend are being urged to watch for potential sneaker waves and coastal flooding, as the National Weather Service issued multiple advisories. The agency has issued a beach hazards statement, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Monday evening. Areas covered by the warning include the coastal North Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore, coastal areas of San…

San Francisco Coastal Flood Advisory Through Nov. 9

San Francisco faces a coastal flood advisory through Monday with high tides near 1.6 feet above normal, even as warmer, drier weather returns.