# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Surf will build to 3 to 6 feet Sunday and persist through Tuesday morning.
WHERE
San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
WHEN
From 9 AM PDT this morning through Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS
There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches, especially in the Huntington Beach area.
ISSUED AT
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM PDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service San Diego CA
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Orange County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Coastal Areas