Weather Alerts Map

Oceanside weather alerts

2 advisories are in effect for Oceanside, CA. The most serious is a coastal flood advisory.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Oceanside as part of San Diego County.

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Active alerts for Oceanside

Coastal Flood Advisory

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County CoastalUntil · NWS San Diego CA

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON

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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet with sets 8 to 10 feet along west-facing beaches.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected, particularly along west-facing beaches where surf
will be highest.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adjusted high tides will be near 6.2- 6.5
feet around midday today, which will combine with high surf to
produce minor coastal flooding. Highest surf is expected to
occur late today into early Sunday. Surf begins to subside
Sunday afternoon but will remain elevated into Monday.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory

San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County CoastalUntil · NWS San Diego CA

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON

Full alert text
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet with sets 8 to 10 feet along west-facing beaches.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected, particularly along west-facing beaches where surf
will be highest.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Adjusted high tides will be near 6.2- 6.5
feet around midday today, which will combine with high surf to
produce minor coastal flooding. Highest surf is expected to
occur late today into early Sunday. Surf begins to subside
Sunday afternoon but will remain elevated into Monday.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Oceanside

17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oceanside since 1950, injuring 3 people. The most recent was on September 22, 2007 (rated EF0).

EF0: 12EF012EF1: 5EF15EF2: 0EF2EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Oceanside

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
February 19, 2005F1Riverside County2.8 mi25 yd00
December 18, 1978F1San Diego County0.8 mi80 yd00
January 29, 1998F1San Diego County0.5 mi40 yd00
March 27, 1991F1San Diego County0.2 mi10 yd00
October 8, 1961F1San Diego County0.1 mi10 yd03

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
September 22, 2007EF0San Diego County0.1 mi15 yd00
March 11, 2006F0San Diego County2 mi45 yd00
March 10, 2006F0San Diego County0.2 mi15 yd00
February 19, 2005F1Riverside County2.8 mi25 yd00
February 19, 2005F0San Diego County2.2 mi15 yd00

California tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for San Diego County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory309November 13, 2026
Wind Advisory309October 22, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory145January 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning116October 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning89September 9, 2026
Heat Advisory64October 15, 2026
High Wind Warning64October 15, 2026
Flood Watch63October 11, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning59October 2, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory53February 17, 2026

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