Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 12:59AM PDT until October 20 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf expected. Surf will build to 3 to 6 feet Sunday and persist
through Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...From 9 AM PDT this morning through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may
occur across south-facing beaches, especially in the Huntington
Beach area.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov