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Big Surf Heading For NorCal Coast, Beachgoers Warned of Sneaker Waves

Watch the video to see a sneaker wave in action.

Some big waves are headed toward the Northern California coast, and the National Weather Service is warning fishermen and beachgoers to stay back from the water through Tuesday afternoon. 

The swell was expected to hit the coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County late Sunday, and a beach hazards warning has been issued.

Impacted areas include: Coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore; Northern Monterey Bay; San Francisco; San Francsco Peninsula Coast; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

Sneaker waves, strong waves that can wash people into the sea from beaches and rocks, are expected, along with strong rip currents and large surf, the advisory said. 

Those fishing or visiting the beach should avoid rocks and jetties and always keep their eyes on the ocean, service officials said. 

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