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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS San Diego, CA

July 22, 2026Orange County, San Diego County, California

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2026-07-22Temperature 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 2026-07-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -46 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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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
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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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Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2026Every beach hazards statement in 2026

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.