High surf advisory in place for Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas until Saturday midday – Orange County Register

Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are under a high surf advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 1:33 a.m. The advisory is valid from 11 p.m. until Saturday Dec. 27, at 11 a.m.

“Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet, highest for south-facing beaches,” can be anticipated according to the NWS San Diego CA. “Minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding possible for south-facing beaches through Wednesday, especially during high tides, due to strong southerly winds.”

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion,” the NWS said. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.”

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