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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS San Diego, CA

September 27, 2018Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 27, 2018, 1:44 PM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Sep 29, 2018, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 56 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 27, 2018, 1:44 PM PDT (20:44 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2018, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 2, 2018, 2:03 AM PDT
In force
56 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 62 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2018-09-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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The text

As transmitted.

312 
WHUS46 KSGX 272044
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
144 PM PDT Thu Sep 27 2018

...POTENTIAL FOR HIGH SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS ALONG SOUTH-
FACING BEACHES SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.Swells associated with Hurricane Rosa are expected to impact the
south facing beaches Saturday evening through Tuesday. 

CAZ043-552-281100-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
144 PM PDT Thu Sep 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect from Saturday evening
through Tuesday afternoon. 

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet. Strong rip
  currents will occur. Highest surf expected Sunday night and
  Monday. 

* Timing...Saturday evening through Tuesday 

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning from high surf and 
  strong rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers 
  out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
10 follow-up statements
152 
WHUS46 KSGX 280845
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
145 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...POTENTIAL FOR HIGH SURF AND STRONG RIP CURRENTS ALONG SOUTH-
FACING BEACHES SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf this weekend, peaking Monday, before decreasing Monday night
and Tuesday. The swell direction will favor Orange County with
high surf.

CAZ552-282130-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
145 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets 9 to 10 feet.
  Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...Highest surf expected Sunday and Monday. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning from high surf and 
  strong rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off 
  jetties and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning 
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use 
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a 
lifeguard.

&&

$$

CAZ043-282130-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
145 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Strong long shore currents and 
  rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...Highest surf expected Sunday and Monday. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning, particularly from
  strong longshore currents and rip currents. Rip currents can
  pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS46 KSGX 280853 AAA
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Diego CA
153 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf this weekend, peaking Monday, before decreasing Monday night
and Tuesday. The swell direction will favor Orange County with
high surf.

CAZ552-282130-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
153 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...Highest surf expected Sunday and Monday.

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning from high surf and 
  strong rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off 
  jetties and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$

CAZ043-282130-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
153 AM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Strong long shore currents and 
  rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...Highest surf expected Sunday and Monday.

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning, particularly from 
  strong longshore currents and rip currents. Rip currents can 
  pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
531 
WHUS46 KSGX 281900
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1200 PM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf beginning Saturday night. The surf is expected to peak Sunday
afternoon through Monday evening before decreasing Monday night 
and Tuesday. The swell direction will favor south facing beaches 
with the highest surf.

CAZ552-291000-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0100Z-181003T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1200 PM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 PM Saturday to 6 AM PDT
Tuesday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected
  Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning from high surf and 
  strong rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off 
  jetties and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-291000-
/O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1200 PM PDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet northern San
  Diego County beaches. Strong long shore currents and rip 
  currents will occur.
 
* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected
  Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* Impacts...Increased risk of ocean drowning, particularly from 
  strong longshore currents and rip currents. Rip currents can 
  pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
648 
WHUS46 KSGX 290945
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
245 AM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf beginning Saturday night. The surf is expected to peak
Sunday evening through Monday evening and then decrease into 
Tuesday. The swell direction will favor south facing beaches with 
the highest surf.

CAZ552-292145-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
245 AM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected
  late Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced swimmers. 
  Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can wash people off jetties and rocks, and 
  capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-292145-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
245 AM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet along the
  northern San Diego County beaches. Strong long shore currents 
  and rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected
  late Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
389 
WHUS46 KSGX 292055
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
155 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf beginning tonight. The surf is expected to peak Sunday 
evening through Monday evening and then decrease into Tuesday. The
swell direction will favor south facing beaches with the highest 
surf.

CAZ552-300500-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
155 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets of 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning tonight with highest surf expected late 
  Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced 
  swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to 
  sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-300500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.180930T0300Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
155 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet on south-facing
  beaches of northern San Diego County. Strong long shore 
  currents and rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected 
  late Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for 
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
218 
WHUS46 KSGX 300451
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
951 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring increasing
surf beginning tonight. The surf is expected to peak Sunday
evening through Monday evening and then decrease into Tuesday.
The swell direction will favor south facing beaches with the
highest surf.

CAZ552-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
951 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets of 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning tonight with highest surf expected late 
  Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced 
  swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to 
  sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-301300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
951 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet on south- 
  facing beaches of northern San Diego County. Strong long shore 
  currents and rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected 
  late Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for 
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
424 
WHUS46 KSGX 302026
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
126 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS EXPECTED SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will increase the surf  
through Monday evening and then decrease into Tuesday. The swell 
direction will favor south facing beaches with the highest surf.

CAZ552-010430-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
126 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets of 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning tonight with highest surf expected late 
  Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced 
  swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to 
  sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-010430-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
126 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet on south- 
  facing beaches of northern San Diego County. Strong long shore 
  currents and rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...beginning Saturday night with highest surf expected 
  late Sunday through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for 
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
299 
WHUS46 KSGX 010447
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
947 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will increase the surf
through Monday evening and then decrease on Tuesday. The swell 
direction will favor south facing beaches with the highest surf.

CAZ552-011300-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
947 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets of 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...through Monday, with highest surf expected late 
  tonight through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced 
  swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to 
  sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-011300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
947 PM PDT Sun Sep 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet on south- 
  facing beaches of northern San Diego County. Strong long shore 
  currents and rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...through Monday, with highest surf expected tonight through
  Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for 
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego
798 
WHUS46 KSGX 010819
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
119 AM PDT Mon Oct 1 2018

...HIGH SURF AND STRONG CURRENTS TODAY...

.South swell generated by Hurricane Rosa will bring high surf
today that will decrease tonight and Tuesday. The swell direction
will favor south facing beaches with the highest surf today.

CAZ552-012130-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
119 AM PDT Mon Oct 1 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...5 to 8 feet with occasional sets of 9 to 10 
  feet. Strong rip currents will occur. 

* Timing...Today. 
 
* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning for inexperienced 
  swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to 
  sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off jetties and 
  rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ043-012130-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
119 AM PDT Mon Oct 1 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet, with highest sets in northern San
  Diego County. Strong long shore currents and rip currents will 
  occur.
 
* Timing...Today. 

* Impacts...Increased risk of drowning, particularly for 
  inexperienced swimmers. Rip currents can pull swimmers and 
  surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong
rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or
lightning are possible at local beaches.  Obey posted warning
signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming.  Use
caution when in or near the water and always swim near a
lifeguard.

&&

$$
426 
WHUS46 KSGX 020903
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
203 AM PDT Tue Oct 2 2018

CAZ552-021015-
/O.CAN.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
203 AM PDT Tue Oct 2 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has cancelled the High
Surf Advisory. 

Swell and surf have decreased and are not expected to pose 
additional hazards.

$$

CAZ043-021015-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-181002T1300Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
203 AM PDT Tue Oct 2 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has cancelled the Beach
Hazards Statement. 

Swell and surf have decreased and are not expected to pose 
additional hazards.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/sandiego

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.