A long-period, west-northwest swell generated elevated surf along exposed west-facing beaches in San Diego and Orange Counties for the 20th through the 24th. Astronomical high tides above 7 feet each morning, combined with the elevated surf, caused minor tidal overflow in low-lying beach areas in San Diego County on the 20th.
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A long-period, west-northwest swell generated elevated surf along exposed west-facing beaches in San Diego and Orange Counties for the 20th through the 24th. Astronomical high tides above 7 feet each morning, combined with the elevated surf, caused minor tidal overflow in low-lying beach areas in San Diego County on the 20th. Strong rip currents were also observed through the period.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 coastal flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Minor tidal overflow was observed along the strand south from Oceanside Pier to Wisconsin Street between 0700-0800 PST on the 20th.
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