Hazardous Surf Conditions for Point Reyes National Seashore on October 1, 2013

Hazardous Surf Conditions for Point Reyes National Seashore on October 1, 2013

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Sept. 30, 2013. It is reproduced in full below.

The National Weather Service report for this morning has issued a high surf advisory which is in effect until 5 am PDT Tuesday, October 1.

These conditions will result in strong rip currents and potential sneaker waves. Steeper beaches, particularly northwest facing beaches, will see large breaking waves.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion as well as potential sneaker waves. Fishermen should avoid fishing off of rocks and jetties.

-NPS-

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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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