Beach Hazards Statement for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
What: Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet on south- southwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents expected. Impacts: Hazardous swimming conditions. Localized minor tidal overflow possible in the evenings during high tide when surf heights are 6 feet....
Official alert brief
WHAT
Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet on south- southwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents expected.
WHERE
San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.
WHEN
through Thursday evening.
IMPACTS
Hazardous swimming conditions. Localized minor tidal overflow possible in the evenings during high tide when surf heights are 6 feet.
Instructions
A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers. Strong rip currents can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim near a lifeguard.