California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/10/2026 12:44

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 10 at 12:44PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the late afternoons into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected. Forecast high tides at La Jolla, CA: Sun, Jul 12: 7.00 ft at 8:01 PM PDT Mon, Jul 13: 7.17 ft at 8:51 PM PDT Tue, Jul 14: 7.11 ft at 9:40 PM PDT
Instruction: 
Avoid beaches and low-lying coastal areas during high tides. Waves will run farther up the beach than expected during high and increasing tides; don't turn your back on the ocean and avoid rock jetties. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Area Description: 
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Diego CA