Overview

• Most tsunami advisories for Southern California were lifted by 5:30 a.m. after only modest waves hit area beaches.
• The first tsunami surge arrived off La Jolla shortly after 2 a.m., with no significant damage reported.
• Strong rip currents remain a risk along the coast and officials urge swimmers to stay out of the water.
• The National Weather Service collaborated with California’s Office of Emergency Services and NOAA’s U.S. Tsunami Warning System to monitor tidal fluctuations in real time.
• Experts warn that forecasting uncertainties persist due to sparse DART buoy coverage in the open ocean.