High Surf — X W San Diego, California

2005-01-08 · X W San Diego, California

Wider weather episode

Large waves in conjunction with high tides in excess of 7 feet caused areas of coastal flooding. PCH had to be closed in Sunset Beach because of flooding. The boardwalk in Seal Beach was flooded as well. The storm sent waves up to 8 feet high crashing into homes from San Clemente to La Jolla. Severe beach erosion was also reported in many areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5438136. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.