Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of a beach hazards statement issued at 12:37 p.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The statement is in effect until Wednesday March 18, at 11 p.m.
“Long period (17 – 19 second) south-southwesterly swell (190 – 200 degrees) building creating elevated surf conditions with waves 2 – 4 feet this afternoon into Tuesday. Breaking waves of 4-6 feet are expected, with sets up to 7 feet possible on south- facing beaches,” can be expected according to the NWS San Diego CA. “A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim near a lifeguard.”
“Rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions,” the NWS said. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.”
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