Event Brief
10-foot waves and dangerous rips along CA coast
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Hurricane Genevieve is driving large surf and dangerous rip currents along about 700 miles of California coastline.
WHO: Coastal residents and beachgoers
WHAT: High waves and dangerous rip currents
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET
WHERE: California coastline
WHY: Hurricane Genevieve is fueling large surf and dangerous rip currents.
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