High Surf — X W San Diego, California
2001-12-30 · X W San Diego, California
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$2K
Property damage
Wider weather episode
A rogue wave capsized a 12 foot fishing boat at the mouth of Oceanside harbor. One man drowned, the other was injured when he and the boat were tossed onto the jetty by the wave.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5274846. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.