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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 10:54PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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Observed Oct 12 2026, 05:54 UTC · Updated Oct 12 2026, 05:55 UTC

* WHAT...A very long period westerly swell will increase the threat of sneaker waves. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. The risk will increase as winds weaken. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath. Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

Location 41.691, -124.139. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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