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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
114 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

CAZ043-552-042230-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251205T1800Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
114 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very high astronomical tides during the mornings combined
  with elevated surf up to 5 feet, primarily at west-facing
  beaches today, will result in minor tidal overflow and local
  beach flooding.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal
  erosion most likely during times of high tides. Hazardous
  swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 7.1 feet
  at 734 AM today, and 7.1 feet at 818 AM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A beach hazards statement for minor tidal overflow means that
high astronomical tides, especially in combination with above
normal surf, will likely produce minor flooding of low-lying
areas along the beach such as beach parking lots. Coastal
officials should take the necessary precautionary measures to
safeguard their beaches.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water to avoid
hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
259 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

CAZ087-349-350-362-366-041900-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-251206T1900Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
259 AM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. Tidal
  overflow will flood some normally dry beach areas.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
  County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
  Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide
  at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
  ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
  significant damage is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf will be highest through
  Thursday. High tides of 7.2 to 7.8 feet will occur between 6
  and 10 am each morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Hall

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