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Hurricane Marie Diverts From Southern California but Rocky Water Causes some Flooding
Forecasters expect light rain, 5- to 8-foot waves and dangerous rip currents as the storm’s remnants move through the region, officials said.
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, remnants from Hurricane Marie continue impacting Southern California, bringing rain and dangerous surf to coastal communities over the Labor Day weekend.
Although the system remains hundreds of miles offshore, Marie is pushing tropical moisture into the region while generating a large, powerful south swell across coastal waters.
National Weather Service meteorologist Devin Black warned of "dangerous and potentially life-threatening" breaking waves reaching 5 to 8 feet, with some sets potentially approaching 10 feet.
Powerful surf inundated parking lots near Seal Beach Pier on Saturday, prompting maintenance crews to use heavy equipment reinforcing sand berms as lifeguards monitored conditions.
High Surf Advisories remain in effect through Tuesday night, while the NWS expects additional showers and isolated thunderstorms to linger into early next week.