Moderate Storm Surge ● Active
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 1:23AM PDT until October 20 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA, United States of America
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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to 6
feet with local sets to 7 feet. Highest surf on south and
southwest facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal
Areas.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. 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 may occur across
south-facing beaches.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T14:30:00-07:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
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