10,652
Recorded events
12
Counties affected
305
Direct deaths
$323.9M
Property damage
10,652 high surf events are recorded across 12 U.S. counties between 1996 and 2026.
Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.
Most affected
Top counties for high surf
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Orange County, California | 4 | 0 | $265K |
| #2 | San Diego County, California | 3 | 0 | $10K |
| #3 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | 2 | 0 | $2K |
| #4 | Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico | 2 | 2 | $0 |
| #5 | San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #6 | Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| #7 | Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | $5K |
| #8 | Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #9 | Nassau County, New York | 1 | 2 | $0 |
| #10 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| #11 | Honolulu County, Hawaii | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| #12 | St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | 0 | $0 |