Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 2:38AM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:38am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet, highest at
south-facing beaches in Orange County. High rip current risk
and strong longshore currents.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip
current risk and strong longshore currents.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov