Big waves exacerbate concerns along the San Diego coastline
Dec 24, 2024
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- With the high surf advisory in place in San Diego County until Christmas Day, concerns about the impacts on the natural and manmade structures along the coast remain top of mind.
On Friday, Dec. 20, the city of San Diego posted on X, formerly Twitter, about a partial closure along Sunset Cliffs Natural Park due to a damaged seawall.
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The closure is in place between Adair and Osprey streets, the city said.
The closure is in an area along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard between Adair and Osprey Streets. (City of San Diego)
"The city has deemed it necessary to close the path leading down to the bluff located west of the northernmost parking lot at SCNP linear section during the winter storm season," said Jose Ysea, the city's public safety media services manager, in a statement to FOX 5/KUSI on Tuesday.
He added that this is a "public safety closure." Photos posted on X last Friday showed a barrier around the affected portion of the cliffside.
The area is expected to remain closed until further notice and crews will monitor the seawall for additional damage, the city stated.
Meanwhile, Ysea said concerns remain regarding existing and possible new damage to the Ocean Beach Pier, which remains closed indefinitely.
The 58-year-old pier has been closed since October of last year due to damage caused by high surf. A new design of the replacement was revealed at a series of public meetings to gain input from the community.
The high surf advisory is in place until 4 p.m. Wednesday, expected to bring large waves up to 10 feet and sets as high as 13 feet, according to the National Weather Service.