< California Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 01:07

California Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 01:07

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 1:07AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:07am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest swell from 290 degrees with a period of 9 to 10 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 ft, with local sets to 7 ft. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal overflow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with elevated may result in minor tidal overflow for beach parking lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on west/northwest facing beaches.
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