Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 28 at 12:31PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7
feet expected. 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 Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday
to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM
Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. 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 long period southerly swell (200 degrees)
of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher
amplitude swell (from 160-190 degrees) associated with Hurricane
Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday
into Thursday. Highest surf expected on Thursday and Friday when
the swell direction is 180-190 degrees. Swell and associated
surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday.
Instruction:
Allow extra time if traveling on flood prone roads near the beach 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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov