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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 11:38 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous rip currents.
Dangerous rip currents.
Where:
The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
When:
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Additional Details:
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 2 pm.
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 2 pm.
Instructions:
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Outer Banks
Hatteras Island
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 11:38 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous rip currents.
Dangerous rip currents.
Where:
Core Banks beaches.
Core Banks beaches.
When:
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Additional Details:
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 2 pm.
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 2 pm.
Instructions:
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas Impacted:
East Carteret
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 11:00 AM PDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
An incoming long-period northwesterly swell will
increase the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.
An incoming long-period northwesterly swell will
increase the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.
Where:
Beaches along the Pacific Coast.
Beaches along the Pacific Coast.
When:
From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep
across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the
sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep
across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the
sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
Instructions:
Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Areas Impacted:
San Francisco
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore
San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Northern Monterey Bay
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 11:00 PM PDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 11:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
What:
Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
Where:
South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.
South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.
When:
From 11 PM PDT Saturday evening through 11 AM PDT Sunday
morning.
From 11 PM PDT Saturday evening through 11 AM PDT Sunday
morning.
Impacts:
Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep
them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other
objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.
Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep
them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other
objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.
Additional Details:
A short period northwest swell and a
building long period northwest swell may combine their energy
to produce dangerous surges. The risk will be highest around
sunrise on Sunday morning.
A short period northwest swell and a
building long period northwest swell may combine their energy
to produce dangerous surges. The risk will be highest around
sunrise on Sunday morning.
View The Hazard Area In Detail At
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Instructions:
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
South Central Oregon Coast
Curry County Coast
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 11:00 PM PDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Eureka CA
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
Where:
Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt,
Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.
Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt,
Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.
When:
From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. .
From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. .
Impacts:
Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Del Norte
Northern Coastal Humboldt
Southwestern Humboldt
Coastal Mendocino