San Diego, CA 92122 Weather Alerts

San Diego County10:52 AM PDT32.86°N, 117.21°W

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 11:00 PM Tue·Issued 1:59 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS San Diego CA

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 20 at 1:59AM PDT until October 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet. Highest surf on south and southwest facing beaches.

Where: San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas.

When: Through this evening.

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 near shore.

Additional details: Minor beach erosion may occur across south- facing beaches.

What to do

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as strong rip currents...elevated surf heights...minor tidal overflow...or lightning are possible at local beaches. Obey posted warning signs and flags and talk to a lifeguard before swimming. Use caution when in or near the water and always swim near a lifeguard.

Areas: San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

Forecasts, observations and alerts in the United States come from the National Weather Service (NOAA); radar from NOAA's Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor system; satellite imagery from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS) and NOAA's GOES satellites; the map from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Map; air quality from AirNow (EPA and its partners); hurricane information from the National Hurricane Center; climate normals and records from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS). Forecasts outside the United States and the UV index: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0); observations outside the U.S.: airport reports via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center. Place names: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Data are copied on a schedule and may lag the sources; for warnings that affect your safety, follow your local National Weather Service office and emergency officials. Weather news is drawn from the 4Conservative index and reflects what the press published. Terms of use.