California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 23:11

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 25 at 11:11PM PDT until July 29 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
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 Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Strong longshore currents, especially at San Diego County beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 12 seconds through tonight. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, south swell of 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 seconds.
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