California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/05/2026 01:21

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 1:21AM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 5, 2026 - 1:21am
Expires: 
October 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected due to the combination of high tides and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Diego and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and minor coastal erosion is possible during high tides, most likely during the evenings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet on south and southwest-facing beaches. High tides are expected to peak between 6.5 and 7.0 feet during the evenings.
Instruction: 
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents and other hazards are possible. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
Area Description: 
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Diego CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov