High Surf Advisory
Coverage of High Surf Advisory in the Nexus archive.
- Teen California lifeguard “grateful” after rescuing child caught in powerful surf
A 16-year-old California lifeguard, Ryder Williams, rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Seabright State Beach during a high surf advisory. The rescue, which involved multiple lifeguards and bystanders, was captured on video and went viral, prompting President Trump to invite Williams and the child to the White House. The incident occurred amid 4-10 foot waves, with 34 rescues reported that weekend by Santa Cruz District lifeguards.
- Relentless heat, dangerous surf to grip Southern California into next week
Southern California will experience a persistent heat wave and dangerous coastal conditions, including high surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding, with advisories issued by the National Weather Service through the weekend.
- High surf delays trains, creates dangerous beach conditions across Southern California
High surf in Southern California is creating dangerous beach conditions and disrupting passenger rail service in San Clemente, causing delays and cancellations. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory as hazardous ocean conditions are expected to persist through the weekend.
- Dangerous surf arrives at Southern California beaches as heat builds this week
Southern Californians are urged to exercise caution as dangerous surf and powerful rip currents impact south-facing beaches in Los Angeles starting Sunday at 5 p.m., with a High Surf Advisory in effect. A stretch of hot weather is expected to develop in inland areas later this week.
- High surf closes multiple beach parks in North Kona area
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island through June 15, causing multiple beach park closures in the North Kona area.