High surf advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, with waves predicted to reach up to 22 feet. The National Weather Service has warned of hazardous conditions, including sneaker waves and strong rip currents, which could lead to significant physical injury or even drowning.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the beach during this time, particularly when surfing or engaging in other water activities. Jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure pose a high risk of pulling people into the sea without warning.
Swimmers should remain out of the water and avoid turning their back on the ocean at any cost. The large breaking waves could overpower swimmers, resulting in serious injury or even loss of life.
The advisory is effective from Friday morning until Saturday night, and residents are urged to exercise caution when venturing outdoors during this time. Large waves are expected to hit coastal areas, including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, and Big Sur Coast.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the beach during this time, particularly when surfing or engaging in other water activities. Jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure pose a high risk of pulling people into the sea without warning.
Swimmers should remain out of the water and avoid turning their back on the ocean at any cost. The large breaking waves could overpower swimmers, resulting in serious injury or even loss of life.
The advisory is effective from Friday morning until Saturday night, and residents are urged to exercise caution when venturing outdoors during this time. Large waves are expected to hit coastal areas, including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, and Big Sur Coast.
22 ft waves? yikes! i was really looking forward to catching some gnarly waves at point reyes but safety first, you know? 
theyre warning about sneaker waves and strong rip currents... no way do i wanna be that guy who gets pulled out to sea 
. just staying home with a good book and a cuppa sounds like the perfect plan to me 
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omg isnt it crazy how we still have such powerful natural forces that can be a total game changer in a split sec and yet our beaches are still basically a 'be careful' kinda situation 
. what i wish they'd do is also invest more in coastal infrastructure so we can build safer piers and jetties that actually work instead of being just a hazard 
. and can we pls talk about how ppl who dont surf or swim are still affected by these huge waves? its not like they're the only ones at risk 
. anyway gotta be careful out there this wkend 
. He's lucky to be alive. Point Reyes is usually gorgeous but not worth the risk right now. I'm planning on sticking indoors on Friday and Saturday, no beach day for me 
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Those big waves are gonna be like a metaphor for the "tides" of change, dude 
Or maybe it's just an excuse to get people out of the city and away from all the shiny new gadgets and whatnot 
I'm not buying it. There's something more sinister at play here...
but if there's gonna be like 22ft waves idk... my friend went surfing in cali last year and she said it was so cool but also super scary 
do u think they should put up those barriers to stop people from swimming? i mean, its just common sense 
btw has anyone tried those new ocean-friendly snacks that are all the rage on instagram? 
. Let's all be safe out there and enjoy this from the shore 
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Either it's a warning or it's not. I'm getting tired of these vague warnings that only serve to confuse people like me who actually want to plan ahead... 
. Your life is more important than getting that sick wave 
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. No need to be out there when it's not worth it 
? Like how many times gotta be said stay away from strong waves or get pulled out by rocks?! 
those sneaker waves can be deadly and strong rip currents are no joke. I've seen vids of ppl getting sucked out from under jetties before, it's terrifying. 
. those sneaker waves can pop up out of nowhere and sweep you away 
. i would def stay on dry land till this storm passes 
. its not worth the risk to try and surf or swim 
. lets all just be safe at home with a hot cuppa 
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. Those sneaker waves can be deadly and I don't want anyone getting caught off guard or hurt 
. I'm definitely staying on land this weekend, no beach trips for me 
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Anyway, I guess it's better to be safe than sorry, right? Stay away from those beaches, folks. It's not like you're gonna find a sunburn and some mediocre wave-riding pics on Instagram to make up for it