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Location: Aptos, CA
Elevation: 164ft
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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 5:54 PM Jul. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will
reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing
beaches and break points.

* WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by
Hurricane Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:57 PM Jul. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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