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Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
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Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?

LA Times · Jun 14, 2026, 9:59 PM

Key takeaways

  • The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, weather officials said Sunday.
  • Waves are not expected to be as big as those that pounded the shore last week and led to the deaths of two people.
  • The National Weather Service said San Francisco recorded its highest-ever summer ocean water level late Saturday.

A body surfer swims under a huge wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach on Tuesday. (Don Leach/Daily Pilot) By Melody Petersen Staff Writer Follow June 14, 2026 2:59 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, weather officials said Sunday.

Waves are not expected to be as big as those that pounded the shore last week and led to the deaths of two people.

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