Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 1:40AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 10
feet, highest at south and southwest-facing beaches. Strong and
dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding
from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides
during the evenings.
* WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties.
* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with isolated road
closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted higher high tides:
Newport Beach: Today: 6.2 feet at 7:08 PM. Tuesday: 6.4 feet at
7:59 PM.
La Jolla: Today: 6.1 feet at 7:03 PM. Tuesday: High 6.3 feet at
7:54 PM PDT.
Recently, actual tide levels have been measured at roughly six
inches higher than predicted levels.
Instruction:
It is extremely dangerous to fish or observe waves from exposed
coastal structures or rocks during high surf conditions. Very
large waves can suddenly sweep across previously dry areas.
Swimming or surfing in these waves may be dangerous for anyone due
to the powerful waves and strong rip currents.
Longshore currents commonly occur when waves approach the
shoreline at an angle. They can be particularly dangerous near a
jetty or pier.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov