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weather NWS minor San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal November 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM

High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet with sets to 8 to 9 feet at northwest facing beaches. High rip current risk.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides will be falling during this time, but adjusted high tides may still be near 7 feet which could combine with the high surf to result in localized beach erosion and overflow into parking lots and boardwalks. Surf begins to wane Sunday afternoon but may remain elevated for west-facing beaches into Monday morning.

Local conditions in San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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