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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS San Diego, CA

November 5, 2025Orange County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Nov 5, 2025, 12:11 PM PST for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Nov 6, 2025, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 5, 2025, 12:11 PM PST (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 6, 2025, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Nov 8, 2025, 2:00 AM PST
In force
43 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 20:12 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, 8.2 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 2025-11-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2025-11-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
689 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

520 
WHUS46 KSGX 052011
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1211 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

CAZ043-060600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1211 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...An incoming west-northwest swell with a period of 14 to
  15 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet. Highest surf will
  be South of Del Mar. Elevated surf in conjunction with with the
  King Tides may result in in minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow during
  King Tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla on Thursday will be 
  6.97ft at 8:34am. High tide Friday will be 6.87ft at 9:16am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-060600-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1211 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...An incoming west-northwest swell with a period of 14 to
  15 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet. Elevated surf in
  conjunction with with the King Tides may result in in minor 
  tidal overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow during
  King Tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance on 
  Thursday will be 7.03ft at 8:37am. High tide Friday will be 
  6.91ft at 9:18am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
158 
WHUS46 KSGX 060459
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
859 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

CAZ043-061300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
859 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST
THURSDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...An incoming west-northwest swell of 4 to 5 feet with a
  period of 14 to 15 seconds will generate breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet. Highest surf will be South of Del Mar. Elevated surf in
  conjunction with with the King Tides may result in in minor 
  tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow during 
  King Tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla on Thursday will be 
  6.97ft at 8:34am. High tide Friday will be 6.87ft at 9:16am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-061300-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
859 PM PST Wed Nov 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...An incoming west-northwest swell of 4 to 5 feet with a
  period of 14 to 15 seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet. 
  Elevated surf in conjunction with with the King Tides may result
  in in minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow during 
  King Tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance on 
  Thursday will be 7.03ft at 8:37am. High tide Friday will be 
  6.91ft at 9:18am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
291 
WHUS46 KSGX 060938
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
138 AM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

CAZ043-062230-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
138 AM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West-northwest swell of 4 to 5 feet with a period of 14
  to 15 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 8
  feet. Highest surf will be south of Del Mar this evening through
  Friday. Elevated surf combined with high tides could lead to 
  minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From this morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions
  for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow during high 
  tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla today will be 6.97ft
  at 8:34am. High tide Friday will be 6.87ft at 9:16am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards such as minor tidal overflow are 
likely. Caution should be used when in or near the water. 

&&

$$

CAZ552-062230-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.251106T1500Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
138 AM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West-northwest swell of 4 to 5 feet with a period of 14
  to 15 seconds will generate surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 7
  feet. Elevated surf combined with high tides could lead to minor
  tidal overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From this morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions
  for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow during high 
  tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance today will
  be 7.03ft at 8:37am. High tide Friday will be 6.91ft at 9:18am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards such as minor tidal overflow are 
likely. Caution should be used when in or near the water. 

&&

$$
650 
WHUS46 KSGX 062021
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1221 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

CAZ043-070600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1221 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds
  will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet. Highest surf will be south 
  of Del Mar this evening through Friday. Elevated surf combined 
  with high tides could lead to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From this morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla Friday will be 
  6.87ft at 9:16am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-070600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1221 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds
  will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet. Elevated surf combined with 
  high tides could lead to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From this morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance Friday 
  will be 6.91ft at 9:18am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS46 KSGX 070535
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
935 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

CAZ043-071345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
935 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds
  will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet. Highest surf will be south of
  Del Mar. Elevated surf combined with high tides could lead to 
  minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla Friday will be 6.87
  feet at 9:16 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ552-071345-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
935 PM PST Thu Nov 6 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds 
  will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet. Elevated surf combined with 
  high tides could lead to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance Friday
  will be 6.91 feet at 9:18 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS46 KSGX 070923
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
123 AM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

CAZ043-072200-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
123 AM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds
  will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Highest
  surf will be south of Del Mar. Elevated surf combined with high
  tides could lead to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla today will be 6.87 
  feet at 9:16 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards such as minor tidal overflow are
likely. Caution should be used when in or near the water.

&&

$$

CAZ552-072100-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
123 AM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 to 15 seconds
  will generate surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 7 feet. Elevated
  surf combined with high tides could lead to minor tidal 
  overflow.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Newport Bay Entrance today 
  will be 6.91 feet at 9:18 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents and other hazards such as minor tidal overflow are
likely. Caution should be used when in or near the water.

&&

$$
404 
WHUS46 KSGX 072057
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1257 PM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

CAZ552-072200-
/O.CAN.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251107T2100Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
1257 PM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Surf heights have decreased for Orange County beaches so the Beach
Hazard Statement has been allowed to expire. The Beach Hazard
Statement for San Diego County will continue until 3 am tonight.

$$

CAZ043-080600-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
1257 PM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 seconds will 
  generate surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 8 feet. Highest surf 
  will be south of Del Mar. Elevated surf combined with high tides
  could lead to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at La Jolla Saturday will be 
  6.52 feet at 10:06 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
022 
WHUS46 KSGX 080552
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
952 PM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

CAZ043-081000-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
952 PM PST Fri Nov 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West-northwest swell with a period of 14 seconds leading
  to surf of 4 to 6 feet, with sets to 7 feet. Highest surf will
  be south of Del Mar.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and hazardous swimming 
  conditions for inexperienced swimmers. Minor tidal overflow 
  during high tides.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
119 
WHUS46 KSGX 080948
CFWSGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
148 AM PST Sat Nov 8 2025

CAZ043-081100-
/O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-251108T1000Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-
148 AM PST Sat Nov 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Elevated surf has diminished slightly and will continue to
diminish Saturday.

$$

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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.