Beach hazards statement issued for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal

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On Friday at 12:44 p.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued a beach hazards statement valid from Sunday 11 a.m. until Tuesday 11 p.m. for San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal.

"Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet," can be anticipated according to the NWS. "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 p.m. Mon, Jul 13: 7.17 ft at 8:51 p.m. Tue, Jul 14: 7.11 ft at 9:40 p.m."

"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," says the NWS. "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."

This statement is in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM.