San Diego Fire Rescue reporting more rescues at the beaches due to the increase in temperature.
They say lifeguard towers are fully staffed, but they are busy with heat illnesses, water rescues and other injuries.
“Calls have definitely ramped up with more people coming to the beach, as you know, today is the first day of spring, and it’s full-on summer-like conditions down here,” said Lt. John Maher with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department tells reporting partner 10 News.
Local beaches are also seeing rip currents and an increase in jellyfish and stingray sightings. Authorities say watch for warning flags posted at lifeguard towers and think twice before entering unfamiliar water.