Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are under a beach hazards statement which was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:55 p.m. The statement is valid from Sunday 8 a.m. until Tuesday, Mar. 25 at 11 p.m.

The NWS San Francisco CA states to prepare for, “A moderate period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents.”

“Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris,” the NWS said. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Never turn your back on the ocean!”