High Surf — X W San Diego, California

2002-01-08 to 2002-01-11 · X W San Diego, California

Wider weather episode

Breakers between 8 and 15 feet continued for several days. Beach erosion and minor flooding occurred from Mission Beach to Imperial Beach. A 20 foot boat was slammed onto the jetty at the Oceanside Harbor entrance, and a surfer was trapped in a sea cave along Sunset Cliffs.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5277528. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.