A long-period southerly swell will bring elevated surf and strong rip currents to San Diego-area beaches through Thursday, making swimming potentially hazardous.
The National Weather Service office in San Diego said the surf would average 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet north of Carlsbad and even higher surf in Orange County.
The strong rip currents, longshore currents and large surf will create hazardous swimming conditions, and the weather service advised beach visitors to check with a lifeguard before entering the water.
The surf will begin to subside Thursday evening.