Dangerous surf conditions increase risks at Southern California beaches
Dangerous surf conditions warned for Southern California beaches due to high-energy ocean activity.
Event / Disaster
Laguna Beach Child Drowning
A 5-year-old girl was swept into the ocean by a powerful wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California on June 10, 2026. Her mother and another child were rescued by bystanders. The U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies suspended a 30-hour search covering 90 square miles.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 12 Jun, 04:36 UTC
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What happened
Dangerous surf conditions warned for Southern California beaches
The National Weather Service warned of highest surf at south-facing beaches, with Laguna Beach capable of experiencing swells up to 9 feet. The city of Laguna Beach had posted a warning about strong rip currents and large surf creating hazardous conditions near the water. A powerful south swell was battering Southern California beaches at the time of the incident.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing 5-year-old after 30 hours
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the missing 5-year-old girl on Wednesday night after rescue teams searched for more than 30 hours and covered more than 90 square miles. The search was suspended after being converted from a rescue mission to a recovery mission. Multiple agencies including Laguna Beach Marine Safety, Orange County Sheriff's Department Harbor Patrol, and the Coast Guard participated in the coordinated search effort.
5-year-old girl swept into ocean by wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach
A 5-year-old girl was struck by a large wave and swept into rough surf at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California, around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2026. The girl was with her mother and another child near the shoreline when dangerous water conditions pulled all three into the ocean.
Mother and one child rescued by bystanders at Laguna Beach
Bystanders immediately entered the water and rescued the mother and one child who were swept into the ocean. Two bystanders who assisted in the rescue were taken to a local hospital with unspecified injuries and were reported to be in stable condition.
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Coast Guard ends 30-hour search for missing girl in Laguna Beach
5-year-old swept into ocean at Laguna Beach; Coast Guard suspends 30-hour search after mother and sibling rescued.