National Weather Service Warns of 9-Foot Waves at LA Beaches as Rip Current Risk Rises
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Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jun 10
National Weather Service Warns of 9-Foot Waves at LA Beaches as Rip Current Risk Rises
3 articles · Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jun 10
Summary
South-facing Los Angeles beaches are seeing cleanly breaking waves up to 9 feet after swells arrived Tuesday and strengthened through the day, prompting a Beach Hazards Statement.
The National Weather Service said the building surf is creating dangerous rip currents that can quickly pull swimmers away from shore and raising the risk of ocean drowning.
Los Angeles County lifeguards urged beachgoers to check conditions with a lifeguard before entering the water, while the warning also covered similar hazardous surf in Orange County.
Rock jetties, groins and nearshore waters face added danger because waves can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats close to shore.