High Surf — Orange County Coastal Areas, California

2012-12-01 to 2012-12-02 · Orange County Coastal Areas, California

Event narrative

Huntington Beach lifeguards reported surf of 7 to 8 feet.

Wider weather episode

A large west to northwest swell generated high surf on the 1st and 2nd, mainly along west-facing beaches of Orange and San Diego County. Surf heights peaked on the 1st and gradually decreased into the 3rd. Tidal swings of over 6 feet occurred between the highest morning high tides and lowest afternoon low tides. The highest surf occurred in San Diego County with heights averaging 5-8 feet and sets to 13 feet at times. No damage was observed, though the Ocean Beach Pier was closed for a time due to the high surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 423419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.