Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas are included in a beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:38 a.m. The statement is in effect until 2 p.m.

“Elevated high tides 6.5 to 7 feet will return late this morning, along with surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 ft,” can be expected according to the NWS San Diego CA. “High tides will fall below 6.5 ft after today’s high tide. A long-period south swell will continue today.”

“Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion. Dangerous swimming conditions for inexperienced swimmers,” the NWS said.

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