Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 9:09PM PDT until July 29 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 9:09pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 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 low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks,
and roads. 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:
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.
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