Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Monday Evening for Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino
The National Weather Service has extended its Beach Hazards Statement for sneaker waves in Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties through Monday evening, September 7, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 6:27 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 6:37 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Sneaker Waves in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties, in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday, September 5, through 11 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2026. The statement was issued at 3:22 p.m. on September 3.
The warning says an increased threat of sneaker waves is expected as a southerly swell impacts the coastline over the holiday weekend. 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.
The National Weather Service advises: "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."
Sep 3, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement for Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino: Sneaker Waves Possible Starting Friday Night
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties, warning that large, unexpected waves could sweep people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. The statement, issued September 3, warns that these sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
The hazard begins at 5 a.m. PDT on Saturday, September 5, and continues through Monday evening, September 7. The increased threat is expected as a southerly swell impacts the coastline over the holiday weekend.
The Weather Service advises beachgoers not to be fooled by an ocean that looks calm, noting there can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. It recommends avoiding rocks, jetties, and steep beaches, staying much farther back from the water, and never turning your back on the ocean.
Sep 3, 2026, 6:27 p.m. ETFirst report
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Sneaker Waves in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties, in effect from 5:00 a.m. PDT on September 5 through 11:00 p.m. PDT on September 7, 2026. The statement warns of an increased threat of sneaker waves as a southerly swell impacts the coastline over the holiday weekend.
According to the advisory, large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
The National Weather Service advises that the ocean may appear calm, with up to 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid rocks and jetties, stay away from steep beaches, keep a safe distance from the water, and never turn their backs on the ocean.
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