Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas were placed under a beach hazards statement by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:14 p.m. The statement is valid from Thursday 5 a.m. until Sunday July 26, at 8 p.m.

The NWS San Diego CA informs, “Surf of 5 to 7 feet expected.”

“Increased rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Minor coastal flooding possible during evening high tides over the weekend with evening high tides 5.5 to 6.5 feet,” according to the NWS. “Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Never turn your back on the ocean.”

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