Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 12:45PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 12:45pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, with local sets to
13 feet. Waves diminish late Wednesday into Thursday for
southwest facing beaches, but surf 5 to 8 feet will linger for
west facing beaches through Thursday morning.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Localized
beach erosion and overflow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Despite relatively low astronomical
tides, high surf may produce minor flooding of low-lying areas
along the beach, such as beach parking lots.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions. It is extremely dangerous to fish or
observe waves from exposed coastal structures or rocks during
high surf conditions. Very large waves can suddenly sweep across
previously dry areas. Swimming or surfing in these waves may be
dangerous for anyone due to the powerful waves and strong rip
currents.
Area Description:
San Diego County Coastal Areas
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA