Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 5:16PM PDT until August 1 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected during evening high tides. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on
south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing
beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM today to 3 AM
PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM today to 5
PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots,
boardwalks, and roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can
sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 5 foot swell (from 160-190 degrees)
associated with Hurricane Genevieve with a period around 14
seconds builds this evening into Thursday. Highest surf
expected Thursday and Friday when the swell direction is 180-190
degrees. Swell and associated surf look to subside late
Saturday into Sunday.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov