NWS warns of sneaker waves and rip currents along Pacific Grove coast this weekend
A new National Weather Service beach-hazards statement includes the southern Monterey Bay coast from 3 a.m. Saturday, October 17, through 9 p.m. Sunday, October 18.
By MyPG.news Newsroom · Official public source checked 2026-10-16T18:25:00.000Z. The southern Monterey Bay advisory covers Pacific Grove's coast and affects weekend beach visits and shoreline recreation. · Source status: Official source
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Official source published 2026-10-16T16:31:00.000Z.
A new National Weather Service beach-hazards statement includes the southern Monterey Bay coast from 3 a.m. Saturday, October 17, through 9 p.m. Sunday, October 18.
Breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet are expected.
What readers need to know
The National Weather Service issued a beach-hazards statement at 9:31 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Friday, October 16, covering Pacific Coast beaches including southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur coast.
The statement runs from 3 a.m. Saturday, October 17, through 9 p.m. Sunday, October 18. NWS warns of an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents, with breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet.
For Pacific Grove residents and visitors planning coastal trips, the warning affects beach visits and shoreline recreation. The agency says waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning and pull people into the sea.
NWS advises staying off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure, remaining out of the water, and watching the ocean. Check official surf, tide and weather forecasts before visiting the coast. The statement does not announce a beach or road closure.
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