Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 12:38PM PDT until September 27 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 12:38PM PDT until September 27 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA**

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3-5 feet with sets up to 6 feet and astronomical tides of 6.0-6.5 feet expected, leading to minor tidal overflow.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From early Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and minor coastal erosion expected during high tides. Additionally, elevated surf will lead to strong rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to be around 6.2 feet, gradually building over 6.5 feet by Sunday.

**What You Should Do:**

A beach hazards statement for minor tidal overflow means that high astronomical tides possibly in combination with above normal surf may produce minor flooding of low-lying areas along the beach such as beach parking lots.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS San Diego CA

- **Effective:** Sep 24, 2026 12:38 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*