- The National Weather Service is reporting high wave forecasts and surf height trends for Malibu and the broader Orange County area.
- High surf warnings are in effect for Laguna Beach, Southern California, prompting multi-agency search operations.
Massive summer swell impacts the coast, prompting the National Weather Service to issue beach hazard statements and officials to close piers in Southern California.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 10
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What happened
Massive summer swell impacts the coast, prompting the National Weather Service to issue beach hazard statements and officials to close piers in Southern California.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Powerful surf and massive waves are causing damage in Southern California.Sub-event
- Newport Beach experienced severe ocean swell impacts on September 9, 2026.Sub-event
Massive summer swell prompts beach hazard statements and pier closures in Southern California.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Southern California
geographic and cultural region
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Los Angeles County
county in California, United States
Related events
- The National Weather Service predicted coastal conditions and swells in San Francisco on September 14, 2026.
- Laguna Beach experienced extreme ocean swells from hurricanes on September 11, 2026.
- Coastal flood warnings are in place, affecting Long Beach, Orange County, and the wider Southern California coastline, impacting residents like Hudson.