California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 6:49PM PDT until August 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-6 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...Now 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 this evening and Thursday evening.
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