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High Surf Advisory

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San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected during this evening's high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4-6 feet with sets to 7 feet on south-facing beaches and 3-5 feet on west-facing beaches.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell and surf will subside this weekend. The high tide and elevated surf will combine to create minor coastal flooding.
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