Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are the focus of a beach hazards statement released at 12:19 p.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The statement is valid from Tuesday 3 a.m. until Thursday June 11, at 5 p.m.
“South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 19 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8 feet. High rip current risk,” can be anticipated according to the NWS San Diego CA. “Highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain elevated into Friday.”
“Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly,” the NWS said. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.”
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