It was a better than average week for surfers at San Diego’s beaches.
Surfers say some sets were between three to five feet at Tourmaline Surfing Park Sunday.
Lifeguards say they rescued hundreds of people over the weekend, which is actually average for the summer months when more people are heading to the beach.
259,180 people came to the beach over the weekend, and so far there have been 286 water rescues, lifeguards said.
They say the surf was not as high as they predicted on Sunday, but agree beginners should wait until the high surf is gone tomorrow to get into the water.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Beach Hazard Statement for San Diego’s beaches Friday, saying waves ranging from six to up to 10 feet were likely, coupled with powerful rip currents.
Surfers say the water mellowed out a bit by the end of the weekend, but the NWS’ Beach Hazard Statement remains in effect through Sunday evening.
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Those who visit local beaches are advised to heed all posted warning signs and swim close to lifeguard towers.
Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water.
If caught in a rip current, the best thing to do is swim parallel to the coast before attempting to head back onto the beach.
