Advarsler, Associated Technical College

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 1:19PM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA * WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets up to 6 feet, highest at south-facing beaches in Orange County. High rip current risk and strong longshore currents. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip current risk and strong longshore currents. A beach hazards statement for rip currents means that conditions are present to support a heightened risk of strong rip currents and strong longshore currents. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip current before trying to swim for shore. Always swim near a lifeguard.