Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 8:39PM PST until December 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 8:39pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Waves of 5 to 8 feet, with local sets to 12 feet on
west- facing beaches.
* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* 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:
Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA