California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 1:16PM PDT until August 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, particularly along south and southwest-facing beaches. * WHEN...From early Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Flooding of low lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides peak around 6.2 to 6.5 feet from 8-10 PM PDT on Wednesday and Thursday.
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