Rip Current — San Diego, California

1999-10-08 to 1999-10-11 · near La Jolla, San Diego, California

Wider weather episode

Six to ten foot waves were responsible for one drowning, five people being washed overboard, a dozen injuries, and over 200 lifeguard rescues.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5723167. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.