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Updated:October 20, 2026 10:30 pm PDT

Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Orange County
Effective: Tue, 10/20 1:29pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: October 20, 2026 10:30 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 10/20 11:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: San Diego County Coastal Areas - Orange County Coastal
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. Surf of 3 to
5 feet with local sets to 6 feet. Highest surf on south and
southwest facing beaches.

* WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County
coastal areas.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Areas of hazardous swimming conditions. Rip currents
can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash
people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near
shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion may occur across
south- facing beaches.

Information: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.