Earth ChangesWeather service issues terrifying warning for California coast: ‘Never turn your back’ Posted on October 12, 2026 by Administrator Bay Area residents have been urged to steer clear of coastal beaches ahead of potential 16-feet waves that can drag them into the sea, the National Weather Service warned on Saturday. Pacific Coast beaches are at increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves from 7 a.m. Saturday through 10 p.m. Monday, the weather service’s Bay Area branch said.