California Beaches Face Dangerous Surf Conditions Due to Ocean Swells
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Beach Hazards warning for California's coastline, effective until Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026. The alert is driven by a long-period southwest swell, which has created powerful and widely spaced waves. These conditions are increasing the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the Pacific coast, including areas such as San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore, Northern and Southern Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur coastline. Sneaker waves are particularly hazardous due to their unpredictability, as they can surge far up the shoreline without warning, posing a significant risk to beachgoers. 
