Large waves hit San Diego beaches Friday during a high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).
At the Ocean Beach Pier, surfers caught some big waves (pictured above) right around 2:30 p.m.
The NWS said the high surf advisory would remain in effect through 6 p.m. Friday, with 5 to 8-foot surf and sets up to 9 feet along west-facing local beaches.
The highest surf was expected in San Diego County, as well as north of Newport Beach in Orange County.
With the high surf, strong rip currents were likely, particularly during the early afternoon when the high tides transitioned to low tides.
Although the surf is expected to die down by Friday night and through Saturday, high tides of 7 feet or more will occur Sunday through Wednesday, the NWS said.
Tides are expected to peak near 7.4 feet on Monday and Tuesday. This may result in a small chance of minor tidal overflow of low-lying areas along local beaches during the high tide times on those days.
Beachgoers are encouraged to use caution in the ocean during the high surf advisory and stay near lifeguards.
