The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Hazard Message For Orange County

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At 8:28 pm The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Hazard Message for Orange County. They warned of possible large surf, strong rip currents, minor tidal overflow and minor beach erosion Tuesday night through Thursday Afternoon.
They said that large swells will develop from Hurricane Marie.
The swells could increase to around 10 Feet at the San Clemente Basin Buoy.
The National Weather Service is uncertain of the exact size of the surf and the timing of the largest swells and surf.
For more information please connect to the national weather service at
http://www.twitter.com/NWSSanDiego

Tides & Currents South OC Beaches Today

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Crescent bay seal rock this week by south oc beaches

08/24 Sun 03:16 AM 0.02 L
08/24 Sun 09:27 AM 4.51 H
08/24 Sun 03:02 PM 1.39 L
08/24 Sun 09:02 PM 5.62 H

For more information connect to NOAA
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Salt Creek State Beach Rescue Ongoing After 4 Hours

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Photo of search at Salt Creek Beach today by South OC Beaches (8-23-14)

The Orange County Register is reporting that “Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said witnesses called authorities about 11:45 a.m. after seeing a man in his 60’s go under a large wave and not resurface.” The search and rescue is ongoing right now at Salt Creek State Beach in Dana Point right now.
Orange County Fire Authority is conducting a search for the swimmer with a multi agency approach. OCFA is using a helicopter in their search. They are also using snorkel teams. 25 Firefighters from OCFA, Urban Surf and Rescue (US & R) and Laguna Beach Fire are assisting Life Guards and deputies.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at the Main Life Guard Tower at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences. The photo we posted is of the area.
This is a busy beach day at Salt Creek Beach. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD

Tides & Currents Today South OC Beaches

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08/23 Sat 02:51 AM 0.01 L
08/23 Sat 09:04 AM 4.35 H
08/23 Sat 02:30 PM 1.58 L
08/23 Sat 08:31 PM 5.65 H
08/24 Sun 03:16 AM 0.02 L

For more information link to NOAA: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Tides & Currents Today South OC Beaches

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08/22 Fri 02:24 AM 0.07 L
08/22 Fri 08:41 AM 4.18 H
08/22 Fri 01:57 PM 1.8 L
08/22 Fri 07:58 PM 5.59 H

For more information link to NOAA: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Crescent Bay Laguna Beach #rightnow

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Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna Beach right now. This beach is located in North Laguna. You enter going west on Cliff Drive and right onto Circle Way. There is meter parking in the area. This is a favorite spot of scuba divers.

Tides & Currents South OC Beaches Today

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08/20 Wed 07:43 AM 3.78 H
08/20 Wed 12:34 PM 2.27 L
08/20 Wed 06:40 PM 5.3 H
08/21 Thu 01:52 AM 0.19 L

For more info please go to NOAA website: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Limited Sign Ups Start Today at Jack’s Surf Shop for “Stoke-O-Rama”Surf Contest

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The Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreational Foundation are sponsoring the 3RD ANNUAL “STOKE-O-RAMA” SURF CONTEST for surfers 14 and under.
Friends of San Clemente’s 3rd Annual “Stoke-O-Rama” Surf Contest, presented by The Gudauskas Brothers, and in cooperation with the City of San Clemente. Registration starts today Monday August 18 2014
at Jacks Surf Shop located at 176 Avenida Del Mar.
There are only 100 spaces available so register early!
First come, first served til all spaces have been filled!

Stoke-O-Rama will be held at T- Street on Saturday September 21 2014 from 7:00am till 6:00pm. The event contacts are:
John Dorey – ajohndorey@gmail.com or Jeff Hartmann – jhartmann@cox.net 949-276-8866
For more information please link to:
http://www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org/EventsCalendar.shtml

Tides & Currents South OC Beaches

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08/17 Sun 08:49 AM 2.09 L
08/17 Sun 03:29 PM 4.97 H
08/17 Sun 11:06 PM 0.99 L

08/18 Mon 05:35 AM 3.26 H
08/18 Mon 10:11 AM 2.4 L
08/18 Mon 04:43 PM 4.99 H

http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Tides & Currents South OC Beaches Today

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08/16 Sat 07:44 AM 1.56 L
08/16 Sat 02:19 PM 5.08 H
08/16 Sat 09:30 PM 1.17 L

08/17 Sun 03:35 AM 3.27 H
08/17 Sun 08:49 AM 2.09 L
08/17 Sun 03:29 PM 4.97 H
08/17 Sun 11:06 PM 0.99 L

For more information please link to http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419

Tides & Currents Today in South OC Beaches

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08/14 Thu 06:09 AM 0.27 L
08/14 Thu 12:29 PM 5.37 H
08/14 Thu 06:50 PM 0.92 L

08/15 Fri 12:46 AM 4.44 H
08/15 Fri 06:53 AM 0.93 L
08/15 Fri 01:20 PM 5.24 H
08/15 Fri 08:02 PM 1.11 L

http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions/NOAATidesFacade.jsp?Stationid=TWC0419