south swell
Coverage of south swell in the Nexus archive.
- Powerful south swell expected to bring dangerous surf statewide
A powerful south swell is expected to cause dangerous surf conditions across the state, prompting authorities to advise against entering the water with the warning 'When in doubt, don't go out.'
- Weekend Island Weather - Advisory level surf and king tides build this weekend
Lighter winds will persist through the weekend, while a significant south swell is expected to generate large surf by late weekend. King tides are also building during this period.
- Large south swell brings massive waves to SoCal beaches
A south swell has brought 4-8 foot waves (with some reaching 10 feet) to Southern California beaches, prompting a National Weather Service beach hazard statement until Thursday. Winter storms in the South Pacific caused the swells, which pose high rip current risks despite attracting surfers.
- Monster waves wallop SoCal as 15-foot surf sparks beach warnings
Southern California is experiencing a massive south swell, resulting in 15-foot waves and urgent beach warnings. This is the biggest summer surf in years, prompting safety alerts.