A shifting sand pattern at Ocean Beach complicates San Francisco's $175M seawall plan to protect wastewater infrastructure. Scientists warn the sediment mystery could force endless sand dumping or beach loss.

Long‑period swell keeps sneaker waves and strong rip currents in place through Wednesday. Cool coast mornings, breezy afternoons and inland heat returning midweek.

Federal regulators say Union Pacific mishandled PCB cleanup waste from an Oakland site, sending hundreds of tons to a landfill not authorized to accept it.

A wildfire called the Calhoun Fire was reported in Alameda County on June 19; initial reports say it was first seen about 3:20 p.m. and is burning on private land. Containment and cause were not yet known.

Conservation groups and the Northern Chumash filed suit in Sacramento asking a judge to undo State Parks’ Oceano Dunes approvals, arguing the plan prioritizes off‑road recreation over protected wildlife.

A Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through Wednesday, June 24. Cool coast and breezy afternoons; inland warming midweek.

A wildfire called Harmony was reported in Nevada County at 1:59 p.m. on June 19. Officials say it’s burning on private land with containment and cause unknown.

Cool, foggy Juneteenth morning in San Francisco with spotty drizzle. Breezy southwest winds and a Beach Hazards Statement for Pacific-facing shores through Sunday morning.

Gusty southwest winds and patchy drizzle will keep the coast cool on Thursday. NWS warns sneaker waves and strong rip currents through June 21.

Patchy drizzle this morning; highs near 68°F with gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Coastal Flood Advisory and beach hazards remain through early Thursday.

High tides and long-period swell raise sneaker-wave and minor flooding risk along San Francisco’s shoreline through Thursday.

Late-night high tides and sneaker waves put San Francisco's shoreline at risk through Thursday. Expect cool mornings, sunny afternoons and possible bayside flooding at peak tides.

High tides and sneaker waves make San Francisco shores hazardous through Wednesday, June 17. Expect sunny afternoons, breezy WSW winds and dangerous surf near the coast.