Coastal Flood Advisory Extended Through Tuesday for San Diego and Orange Counties
The National Weather Service has extended its coastal flood advisory for San Diego and Orange County coastal areas, now in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 4:39 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 4:57 p.m. ET
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for San Diego and Orange Counties
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, effective from 6 AM Saturday, September 5, 2026, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The advisory was issued at 1:32 PM PDT on September 3.
The advisory warns of large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south- and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches, along with strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding is possible from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides, which could flood lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion are also anticipated.
Residents and visitors are advised to allow extra time if travel is required, as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water, and everyone should swim near a lifeguard. Stay off sea walls and jetties, and set up farther back from the ocean, as waves may run farther up the beach than expected, especially during high and rising tides.
Sep 3, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET
Coastal Flood Advisory Warns of Flooding, Dangerous Surf in San Diego and Orange Counties
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, warning of flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected, as well as dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion.
The advisory is in effect from 6 AM Saturday, September 5, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8. Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet are expected for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches, along with strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding may occur from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides.
The Weather Service advises that if travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed, and do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water, and beachgoers should stay off sea walls and jetties and set up far back from the ocean, as waves will occasionally run farther up the beach than expected.
Sep 3, 2026, 4:39 p.m. ETFirst report
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for San Diego and Orange Counties
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, effective from 6 AM PDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The advisory was issued at 1:32 PM PDT on September 3, 2026.
The advisory warns of large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches, along with strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding is expected from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides, which could flood lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures anticipated. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion are also possible.
Residents and visitors are advised to allow extra time if travel is required, as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water, and everyone should swim near a lifeguard. Stay off sea walls and jetties, and set up farther back from the ocean as waves may run farther up the beach than expected, especially during high and rising tides.
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