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Powerful surf damages beachfront homes in Dana Point
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points A tropical storm off the coast contributed to the high surf. Extensive damage was caused to homes by powerful waves.
Extensive damage was caused to homes by powerful waves. A tropical storm off the coast contributed to the high surf. Decks and structures were damaged, and some homes were deemed uninhabitable.
The effects of the storm were felt in several areas, with homes evacuated due to high surf conditions. Elevated evening tides allowed waves to reach farther inland, causing damage.
Further details are available about the damage and evacuations that occurred as a result of the storm and high surf.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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