Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Thursday Evening for San Diego and Orange County Coasts
The National Weather Service has extended its Beach Hazards Statement for San Diego and Orange County coastal areas, now in effect from early Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for San Diego and Orange County Coasts
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, effective from early Wednesday morning, August 26, through Thursday evening, August 27. The statement warns of elevated surf of 4-6 feet with sets to 7 feet, along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding.
Impacts include dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion, and flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. The public is advised to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. The warning particularly affects south and southwest-facing beaches.
Aug 25, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET
Beach Hazards Statement Warns of Dangerous Surf and Flooding Along San Diego and Orange County Coasts
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, warning of dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads is also possible, according to the advisory.
The statement takes effect at 5 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, and expires at 11 p.m. Thursday, August 27. Elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet is expected, along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, particularly along south- and southwest-facing beaches.
The Weather Service advises people to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Aug 25, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ETFirst report
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for San Diego and Orange County Coasts
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, effective from early Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026, through Thursday evening, August 27, 2026. The statement was issued at 1:16 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet is expected, along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding. Impacts may include dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion, and flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. The hazards are most likely along south and southwest-facing beaches.
The National Weather Service advises residents and visitors to remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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