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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS San Diego, CA
NWS San Diego, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 22, 2026, 12:14 PM PDT for Orange County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 22, 2026, 12:14 PM PDT (19:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 29, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS San Diego, CA
Counties Orange County, CA, San Diego County, CA
The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1081 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 2 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
634 WHUS46 KSGX 221914 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1214 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026 CAZ043-552-230515- /O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0009.260723T1200Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1214 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 5 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides over the weekend with evening high tides 5.5 to 6.5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Never turn your back on the ocean. && $$ CO
16 follow-up statements
690 WHUS46 KSGX 230821 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 121 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 CAZ043-552-232100- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.260723T1200Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 121 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 5 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Thursday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides over the weekend with evening high tides 5.5 to 6.5 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
047 WHUS46 KSGX 231943 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1243 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 CAZ043-552-240515- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1243 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 5 to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ CO
924 WHUS46 KSGX 240328 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 828 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 CAZ043-552-241130- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 828 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 4 to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
378 WHUS46 KSGX 240930 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 230 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 CAZ043-552-242115- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 230 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 4 to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
117 WHUS46 KSGX 242059 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 159 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 CAZ043-552-250500- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 159 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds through Saturday night. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
208 WHUS46 KSGX 250421 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 921 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 CAZ043-552-252030- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260727T0300Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 921 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 11 to 13 seconds through Saturday night. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
929 WHUS46 KSGX 251937 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1237 PM PDT Sat Jul 25 2026 CAZ043-552-260500- /O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0100Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1237 PM PDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 12 seconds through tonight. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, south swell of 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
185 WHUS46 KSGX 260611 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1111 PM PDT Sat Jul 25 2026 CAZ043-552-262215- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0100Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1111 PM PDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides tides are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet Sunday into early next week. Strong longshore currents, especially at San Diego County beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell of 2 to 3 feet from 190 degrees with a period of 12 seconds through tonight. South swell of 2 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 to 19 seconds on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, south swell of 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of 17 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
841 WHUS46 KSGX 262033 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 133 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026 CAZ043-552-270445- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0100Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 133 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south-southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Increased rip current risk, longshore current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides which are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet this evening though much of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South-southwest swell of 2 to 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of about 17 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
487 WHUS46 KSGX 270555 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1055 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026 CAZ043-552-272200- /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0100Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1055 PM PDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. Highest surf will be on south-southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High rip current risk, longshore current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides which are forecast to be 6.0 to 6.5 feet this evening though much of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South-southwest swell of 2 to 3 feet from 200 degrees with a period of about 17 seconds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
164 WHUS46 KSGX 272036 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 136 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026 CAZ043-552-280445- /O.NEW.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.260730T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.260730T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 136 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 5PM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. Also, the following are the evening high tides for La Jolla: Wednesday: 6.11 ft at 9:36 PM PDT Thursday: 5.96 ft at 10:08 PM PDT Friday: 5.65 ft at 10:41 PM PDT Note, tides have been chronically underpredicted this summer, with observed tides at La Jolla generally 0.3-0.4 ft higher than these predictions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
173 WHUS46 KSGX 280411 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 911 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026 CAZ043-552-282015- /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.260730T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.260730T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 911 PM PDT Mon Jul 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
412 WHUS46 KSGX 281931 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1231 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 CAZ043-552-290515- /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.260730T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.260730T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1231 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during evening high tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west- facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell (200 degrees) of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell (from 160-190 degrees) associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Highest surf expected on Thursday and Friday when the swell direction is 180-190 degrees. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Allow extra time if traveling on flood prone roads near the beach as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ CO
662 WHUS46 KSGX 290409 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 909 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 CAZ043-552-291530- /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.260730T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.260730T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 909 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 5 PM WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during evening high tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west- facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell (200 degrees) of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell (from 160-190 degrees) associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late Wednesday into Thursday. Highest surf expected on Thursday and Friday when the swell direction is 180- 190 degrees. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
162 WHUS46 KSGX 291338 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 638 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026 CAZ043-552-300015- /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.260730T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.260730T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 638 AM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, surf of 3-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during evening high tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west- facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM today to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM today to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long period southerly swell (200 degrees) of 3 feet at 17 seconds continues through Wednesday. A higher amplitude swell (from 160-190 degrees) associated with Hurricane Genevieve of around 5 feet at 14 seconds builds late today into Thursday. Highest surf expected Thursday and Friday when the swell direction is 180-190 degrees. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio...the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/sandiego...or local media for updates. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
382 WHUS46 KSGX 300016 CFWSGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 516 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026 CAZ043-552-301330- /O.EXP.KSGX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260801T1000Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260802T0000Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 516 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during evening high tides. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5-8 feet with sets up to 9 feet on south-southwest facing beaches and 3-6 feet on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM today to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM today to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 5 foot swell (from 160-190 degrees) associated with Hurricane Genevieve with a period around 14 seconds builds this evening into Thursday. Highest surf expected Thursday and Friday when the swell direction is 180-190 degrees. Swell and associated surf look to subside late Saturday into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
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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.