Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 12:24AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/6/2026, 7:24:00 AM

Expires: 9/6/2026, 9:00:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for south and southwestern-facing beaches and 4 to 7 feet for west-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...Now through 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted tides for La Jolla, CA: Sat, Sep 5 2026: 6.0 feet at 4:48 PM PDT Sun, Sep 6 2026: 6.3 feet at 6:03 PM PDT Mon, Sep 7 2026: 6.7 feet at 7:03 PM PDT Tue, Sep 8 2026: 6.8 feet at 7:54 PM PDT.

What To Do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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Source: National Weather Service.