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The National Weather Service is advising Bay Area residents to expect hazardous surf along the coast through Friday, with breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet and strong rip currents along northwest- and west-facing beaches from Sonoma County to Monterey Bay.

A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect for the North Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, Santa Cruz County, and Monterey counties. Forecasters say the large shore break and rip currents will persist Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, making conditions hazardous for swimmers and beachgoers.

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