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Beach Hazards Statement 8, NWS San Diego, CA

May 19, 2021Orange County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at May 19, 2021, 6:45 AM PDT for Orange County, California. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2021, 6:45 AM PDT (13:45 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 24, 2021, 1:37 AM PDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

County Orange County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 111 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 2021-05-19Temperature 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°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-05-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
789 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

220 
WHUS46 KSGX 191345
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
645 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ552-192100-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0008.210519T1800Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
645 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement...which is in effect from 11 AM PDT this
morning through late Sunday night. 

* Waves and Surf...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are
  expected due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may increase
  Friday afternoon through Sunday, possibly reaching High Surf 
  Advisory levels.
 
* Timing...From 11 AM PDT this morning through late Sunday night.
  The highest surf will occur late Friday through Sunday.

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
  Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks near the
  water's edge, and capsize small boats nearshore.

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
15 follow-up statements
959 
WHUS46 KSGX 191958
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1258 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ552-200500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1258 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are 
  expected due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may 
  increase Friday afternoon through Sunday, possibly reaching 
  High Surf Advisory levels. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night. The highest surf will occur
  late Friday through Sunday. 

* Impacts...Strong rip currents and dangerous swimming 
  conditions. Larger waves can wash people off beaches and rocks 
  near the water's edge, and capsize small boats nearshore. 

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
546 
WHUS46 KSGX 200415
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
915 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ552-201300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
915 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR ELEVATED SURF AND STRONG RIP
CURRENTS REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...Surf 3-5 ft Thursday into Friday afternoon,
  increasing to 4-6 ft Friday evening into Sunday. Sets to 7 ft
  possible on Saturday.

* Timing...Through late Sunday night. The highest surf will occur
  Saturday and Sunday. 

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off 
  rocks and jetties.

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
389 
WHUS46 KSGX 200907
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
207 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ552-202200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
207 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf 3 to 6 feet today, building to 4 to 6 feet
  with sets to 7 feet Friday through Sunday.

* Timing...Through late Sunday night. 

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people off 
  rocks and jetties. 

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.

&&

$$
712 
WHUS46 KSGX 202020
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
120 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ552-210500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
120 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf 3 to 6 feet today, building to 4 to 6 feet
  with sets to 7 feet Friday. Surf 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet
  Saturday and Sunday.

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
252 
WHUS46 KSGX 210342
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
842 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ552-211330-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
842 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...A southerly swell from 180-190 degrees will
  generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet Friday,
  increasing to 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 feet Saturday and
  Sunday. Surf will slowly subside late Sunday into Monday. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CO

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
429 
WHUS46 KSGX 210957
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
257 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ552-212200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
257 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible on
  Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late
  Sunday into Monday.
 
* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
507 
WHUS46 KSGX 212008
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
108 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ552-220500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
108 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible on
  Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late
  Sunday into early Monday.

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
936 
WHUS46 KSGX 220419
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
919 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ552-221300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
919 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  on Saturday at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside 
  late Sunday into early Monday. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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

jmb
773 
WHUS46 KSGX 221141
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
441 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ552-222200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
441 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible
  today at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late 
  Sunday into early Monday. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
464 
WHUS46 KSGX 222014
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
114 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ552-230500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
114 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Sets to 7 feet possible 
  today at south facing beaches. Surf will slowly subside late 
  Sunday into early Monday. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
994 
WHUS46 KSGX 230441
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
941 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

CAZ552-231245-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
941 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Surf will slowly subside 
  late Sunday into early Monday. 

* Timing...Through late Sunday night.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

jmb

https://www.weather.gov/sandiego
083 
WHUS46 KSGX 231028
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
328 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

CAZ552-232200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
328 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet. Surf will slowly subside
  late tonight into Monday morning. 

* Timing...Through tonight.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
477 
WHUS46 KSGX 231936
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1236 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021


CAZ552-240500-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1236 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, slowly subsiding late 
  tonight into Monday morning. 

* Timing...Through tonight.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
853 
WHUS46 KSGX 240447
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
947 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021

CAZ552-241300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
947 PM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* Waves and Surf...Surf of 4 to 6 feet, subsiding through early 
  Monday morning. 

* Timing...Through tonight.

* Impacts...Strong rip and longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions. Larger waves can wash people 
  off rocks and jetties. 

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
107 
WHUS46 KSGX 240837
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
137 AM PDT Mon May 24 2021

CAZ552-240945-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T1300Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
137 AM PDT Mon May 24 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

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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.