San Diego County, CA
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 06/10 9:57 PM PDT – Thursday 06/11 5:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
What
South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 15 to 16 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets up to 8 feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk.
Where
San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
When
Through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Additional Details
Swell and surf will gradually subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.
What to Do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted
- San Diego County Coastal Areas
- Orange County Coastal
Tips to Stay Safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
High Surf and Strong Rip Currents
Created by the NWS San Diego WFO
South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 20 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 10 feet along south-facing beaches. Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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