Active AlertsOceanside, CA

What: Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers in the water. Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Always swim near a lifeguard.