- 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.
Newport Beach experienced severe ocean swell impacts on September 9, 2026.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 9
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What happened
Newport Beach experienced severe ocean swell impacts on September 9, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Newport Beach
city in Orange County, California, United States
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Southern California
geographic and cultural region
Related events
- Laguna Beach experienced extreme ocean swells from hurricanes on September 11, 2026.
- Hurricane Marie impacted Southern California, causing coastal flooding in Southland and benefiting Newport Beach surfers.
- Powerful waves damaged beaches and seawalls in Laguna Beach, Southern California.
- Coastal flood warnings are in place, affecting Long Beach, Orange County, and the wider Southern California coastline, impacting residents like Hudson.
- The city of Newport Beach is constructing defenses in anticipation of expected high surf conditions.