Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Chula Vista, CA ∙ San Diego, CA ∙ Irvine, CA ∙ Oceanside, CA ∙ Huntington Beach, CA ∙ Costa Mesa, CA ∙ Carlsbad, CA ∙ Newport Beach, CA ∙ Vista, CA ∙ National City, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1254 PM PDT Sun Oct 27 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 6 feet expected for Orange County beaches. Surf of 4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 or 8 feet for San Diego County beaches. Strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Elevated surf and an increased risk of strong rip currents resulting in dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim near a lifeguard. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&

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