...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches. Sets up to 7 feet in Orange County. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through late this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents for all beaches will create hazardous swimming conditions. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell and surf will gradually lower today and tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip currents and other hazards are possible. Caution should be used when in or near the water. &&
