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N. Central California Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Beach Hazards Statement
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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