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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:07 PM Sep. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected on south-facing beaches. Surf of 4 to 7 feet with local sets to 8 feet possible for south and southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents for all beaches will create 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...The elevated surf is driven by a southwesterly swell (200 degrees) at 4-5 feet with a period of 12 seconds. Both swell and surf will begin to gradually lower late Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && Westerink
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