California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/13/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 13 at 1:53PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 13, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
October 13, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Elevated high tides 6.5 to 7 ft will continue through Thursday with surf of 3 to 6 ft, with sets to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will fall below 6.5 ft after the Thursday high tide. A south swell from 190 degrees of 3 ft with a 15 to 17 second period will be present through Thursday. A moderate period, persistent south swell from 190 will continue into next week.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Heed the advice of local officials if visiting beaches recently impacted by significant coastal flooding and beach erosion.
Area Description: 
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Diego CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov