Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 18 at 1:26AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:26am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Surf 2 to 4 feet, with sets to 5 feet this morning.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through 9 AM this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal
overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with
elevated surf may result in minor tidal overflow for beach
parking lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on
west/northwest facing beaches.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA
Sender: