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High Surf Advisory

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San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal

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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet with sets 8 to 10 feet along west-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected, particularly along west-facing beaches where surf will be highest.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adjusted high tides will be near 6.2-6.5 feet around midday on Saturday, which will combine with high surf to produce minor coastal flooding. Highest surf is expected to occur late Saturday into early Sunday. Surf begins to wane Sunday afternoon but will remain elevated into Monday.

Instructions

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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