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High Surf Advisory

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sat 09/05/2026 09:00 AM EDT

End Time

Wed 09/09/2026 02:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Chula Vista, CA ∙ San Diego, CA ∙ Huntington Beach, CA ∙ Oceanside, CA ∙ Carlsbad, CA ∙ Costa Mesa, CA ∙ Vista, CA ∙ Newport Beach, CA ∙ Encinitas, CA ∙ San Clemente, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Diego CA 1226 AM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday morning to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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CAZ043-552-042100- /O.CON.KSGX.CF.Y.0004.260905T1300Z-260909T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSGX.SU.Y.0006.260905T1300Z-260909T0600Z/ San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas- 1226 AM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026