Coastal Flood Advisory for SF Bay Shoreline July 9-16, extended to July 19 (bay) and July 15 (coast)
Key Questions
What is the duration and impact of the coastal flood advisory?
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for San Francisco Bay shoreline from July 9-16, extended to July 19 for bay areas and July 15 for the coast, with water levels up to 1.7 feet above normal due to king tides.
Which locations are most affected by potential flooding?
Low-lying areas such as Manzanita Park, Crown Beach, Foster City Bay Trail, and Central Marin may experience minor flooding during high tides, impacting coastal trails, parks, and bayfront paths.
How does this advisory relate to other weather risks?
The advisory is separate from sneaker wave warnings but adds flood risk considerations for planning weekend trips near the bay amid broader concerns like hotter temperatures and dry lightning potential.
NWS issued a coastal flood advisory for the San Francisco Bay shoreline from July 9 to July 16, now extended to July 19 for bay shorelines and July 15 for coast. Water levels up to 1.7 feet above normal. King tides expected; specific locations include Manzanita Park, Crown Beach, Foster City Bay Trail, and Central Marin. This adds flood risk to low-lying coastal trails, parks, and bayfront paths. Separate from the sneaker wave warning, this advisory affects bay-side hikes and should be considered when planning weekend trips near the bay. Low-lying areas may experience minor flooding during high tides.