California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 24 at 1:59PM PDT until July 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds through Saturday night. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday.
Instruction: 
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