Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 8:46PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and
southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing
beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents.
Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and
high astronomical tides.
* WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County
coastal areas.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat,
Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet
at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue,
Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.
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