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Updated:November 6, 2025 1:16 am PST

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Cruz County

  Effective: Wed, 11/5 6:51pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 6, 2025 1:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 11/6 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a long period westerly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
favored locations.

* WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late Wednesday
night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Flooding of
lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures
expected.

Information:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Cruz County

  Effective: Wed, 11/5 6:51pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 6, 2025 1:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 11/6 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore - San Francisco Peninsula Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
favored locations.

* WHERE...Coastal North Bay and San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

Information:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Cruz County

  Effective: Wed, 11/5 6:51pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 6, 2025 1:16 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 11/6 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco - Northern Monterey Bay - Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of
inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a long period westerly swell will result in an
increased risk for sneaker waves, rip currents, and breaking
waves of 14 to 19 feet with the highest waves up to 22 feet in
favored locations.

* WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late Wednesday
night through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Flooding of
lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures
expected.

Information:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.