Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 9:28PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:28pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4-6 feet, with sets up to 7 feet on
south-facing beaches.
* WHERE...South-facing beaches for San Diego County Coastal Areas
and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A beach hazards statement for elevated
surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to
inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also
frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag
people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.
Always swim near a lifeguard.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA