Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 7 at 8:40PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 9
feet, highest at south and southwest-facing beaches. Strong
and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal
flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical
tides during the evenings.
* WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties.
* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with isolated
road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted higher high tides:
Newport Beach: Tuesday: 7.0 feet at 7:59 PM.
La Jolla: Tuesday: High 6.9 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