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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:10 AM Sep. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* 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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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 5:37 PM Sep. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents
due to incoming long period southerly swell associated with
tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Breaking waves
to around 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

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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