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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS San Diego, CA

January 13, 2021Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 13, 2021, 1:35 PM PST for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It was in force for 6 days.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2021, 1:35 PM PST (21:35 UTC)
Expired
Jan 19, 2021, 5:00 PM PST
In force
6 days
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 21:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 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.

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The text

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175 
WHUS46 KSGX 132135
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
135 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...ELEVATED SURF AT TIMES THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY JANUARY 19...

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE EARLY NEXT WEEK...

.A series of North Pacific storm systems will bring occasional
long-period west-northwest swells. This will contribute to
elevated to high surf most of the time through at least early next
week. Strong rip currents will be present as well. The highest
surf is likely between about Sunday and Tuesday next week (January
17-19).

CAZ043-552-140600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0001.210113T2135Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
135 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 3-7 feet through Saturday, but surf of 
  over 7 feet is likely at some locations early next week.

* Timing...Through at least Tuesday January 19, with highest surf
  Sunday through Tuesday January 17-19.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip  
  currents.

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
18 follow-up statements
925 
WHUS46 KSGX 140516
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
916 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...ELEVATED SURF AT TIMES THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY JANUARY 19...

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE EARLY NEXT WEEK...

.A series of North Pacific storm systems will bring occasional
long-period west-northwest swells. This will contribute to
elevated to high surf most of the time through at least early
next week. Strong rip currents will be present as well. The
highest surf is likely between about Sunday and Tuesday next week
(January 17-19).

CAZ043-552-141400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
916 PM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet
  through Saturday, but surf of over 7 feet is likely at some
  locations early next week, mainly in southern San Diego County.
 
* Timing...Through at least Tuesday January 19, with highest 
  surf Sunday through Tuesday January 17-19. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

SS

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
303 
WHUS46 KSGX 140929
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
129 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A series of Pacific storms will bring occasional long- period 
west-northwest swells. This will contribute to elevated to high 
surf through Tuesday, with the highest surf expected Sunday 
through Tuesday.

CAZ043-552-142200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
129 AM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 2-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet
  through Saturday. High surf over 7 feet probable Sunday through
  Tuesday, mainly in southern San Diego County. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday, with highest surf Sunday through
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS46 KSGX 142025
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1225 PM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A series of Pacific storms will bring occasional long-period 
west-northwest swells. This will contribute to elevated to high 
surf through Tuesday, with the highest surf expected Sunday 
through Tuesday.

CAZ043-552-150600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
1225 PM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 2-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet
  through Saturday. High surf over 7 feet likely at times Sunday 
  through Tuesday, mainly in southern San Diego County. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday, with highest surf Sunday through 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
586 
WHUS46 KSGX 150536
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
936 PM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A series of Pacific storms will bring occasional long-period
west-northwest swells. This will contribute to elevated to high
surf through Tuesday, with the highest surf expected Sunday
through Tuesday.

CAZ043-552-151345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
936 PM PST Thu Jan 14 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet 
  through Saturday. High surf over 7 feet likely at times Sunday 
  through Tuesday, mainly in southern San Diego County. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday, with highest surf Sunday through 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

APR

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
939 
WHUS46 KSGX 152127
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
127 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A series of Pacific storms will bring occasional long-period
west-northwest swells. This will contribute to elevated to high
surf through Tuesday, with the highest surf expected on Sunday and
Tuesday in southern San Diego County.

CAZ043-552-160600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
127 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet 
  through Saturday. High surf over 7 feet likely at times Sunday 
  through Tuesday, mainly in southern San Diego County. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday, with highest surf Sunday through 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

Rodriguez

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
122 
WHUS46 KSGX 160519
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
919 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH SURF POSSIBLE LATE SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A series of Pacific storms will bring occasional long-period
west-northwest swells. This will contribute to elevated to high
surf through Tuesday, with the highest surf expected on Sunday
and Tuesday in southern San Diego County.

CAZ043-552-161345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
919 PM PST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...Mostly 3-5 feet with local sets to 7 feet 
  through Saturday. High surf over 7 feet likely at times Sunday 
  through Tuesday, mainly in southern San Diego County. 

* Timing...Through Tuesday, with highest surf Sunday through 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
383 
WHUS46 KSGX 160939
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
139 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

CAZ043-162100-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.210117T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
139 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
PST TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 PM
PST Tuesday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Sets to 10 
  feet possible from La Jolla southward.

* Timing...Through Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-162100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
139 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
725 
WHUS46 KSGX 160943 CCA
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Diego CA
143 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

CAZ043-162100-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
/O.COR.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.210117T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
143 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
PST TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a High Surf
Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 PM
PST Tuesday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Sets to 10 
  feet possible from La Jolla southward.

* Timing...4 PM this afternoon through 5 PM Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-162100-
/O.COR.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
143 AM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

Connolly

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
610 
WHUS46 KSGX 162009
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1209 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

CAZ043-170600-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.210117T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1209 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Sets to 10
  feet probable from La Jolla southward. 

* Timing...4 PM this afternoon through 5 PM Tuesday. Surf will be
  highest on Sunday and Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-170600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1209 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. Surf will be highest on
  Sunday and Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
645 
WHUS46 KSGX 170527
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
927 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021


CAZ043-171400-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
927 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet. Local sets to
  10 feet from La Jolla southward. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Surf will be highest on Sunday 
  and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-171400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
927 PM PST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. Surf will be highest on 
  Sunday and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

SS

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
405 
WHUS46 KSGX 171256
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
456 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

CAZ043-172200-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
456 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet. Local sets 
  to 10 feet from La Jolla southward. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Surf will be highest today and 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-172200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
456 AM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. Surf will be highest today 
  and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
239 
WHUS46 KSGX 172008
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1208 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

CAZ043-180600-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1208 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet. Local sets to
  10 feet south of La Jolla. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Surf will be highest today and 
  Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-180600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1208 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. Surf will be highest today 
  and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
947 
WHUS46 KSGX 180528
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
928 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

CAZ043-181400-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
928 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet. Local sets 
  to 10 feet south of La Jolla. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Surf will be highest late Monday
  and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-181400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
928 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through Tuesday afternoon. Surf will be highest late
  Monday and Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

SS

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
074 
WHUS46 KSGX 181005
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021


CAZ043-182230-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet. Sets 8 to 10 feet south county.

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-182230-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
205 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$
393 
WHUS46 KSGX 182030
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1230 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

CAZ043-190600-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1230 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet. Sets 8 to 10 feet south of La
  Jolla.

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Highest surf this evening through
  Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-190600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1230 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Highest sets this evening 
  through Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
733 
WHUS46 KSGX 190542
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
942 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

CAZ043-191345-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
942 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet. Sets 8 to 10 feet south of La 
  Jolla. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Highest surf through Tuesday
  morning, then gradually decreasing Tuesday midday and afternoon. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-191345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
942 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through 5 PM Tuesday. Highest sets through Tuesday
  morning, then gradually decreasing Tuesday midday and afternoon.
 
* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

Maxwell
755 
WHUS46 KSGX 190920
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
120 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

CAZ043-192200-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
120 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet. Sets 8 to 10 feet south of La 
  Jolla. 

* Timing...Through 5 PM today. Highest surf this morning,
  gradually decreasing this afternoon. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-192200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
120 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through 5 PM today. Highest surf this morning,
  gradually decreasing this afternoon. 

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$
534 
WHUS46 KSGX 192120
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
120 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

CAZ043-200100-
/O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
120 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...4 to 7 feet. Sets to 8 feet south of La Jolla.
  

* Timing...Through 5 PM today. Surf will decrease through this evening.
  

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ552-200100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
120 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Waves and Surf...3 to 5 feet. Sets to 7 feet.

* Timing...Through 5 PM today. Surf will decrease through this evening.
  

* Impacts...Dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip 
  currents. 

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.

&&

$$

Schenk

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 12:51 PM PSTRed Flag WarningSGXOrange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego3 days

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Sources

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