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weather NWS moderate San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal November 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Onshore winds this afternoon with maximum wind gusts 20 to 25 mph, combined with elevated surf of 3-6 ft, and an afternoon high tide near 6.5 ft will result in minor tidal overflow.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow and dangerous rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease Sunday evening, but elevated surf will continue Monday with high tides close to 6 ft. High tide 11/1 will occur around 2 PM and high tide 11/2 will occur around 3:30 PM. Tides are expected to increase for the end of the week, with tides reaching 7 ft as early as Friday. Tides will peak over the weekend into early next week around 7.5 ft. Reminder, tides mentioned have been corrected to reflect the current trends in actual tide observations.

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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