High Surf Expected Along Local Beaches

Beaches south of Carlsbad are expected to experience 8 to 10 foot waves, with sets to 15 feet.

San Diego beachgoers should be aware of dangerous ocean conditions in the next several days, the National Weather Service advised Friday.

A special weather statement warns of higher than usual surf beginning Sunday morning and lasting through Tuesday afternoon. A high surf warning was issued Sunday as well. 

Beaches south of Carlsbad are expected to experience 8 to 10 foot waves, with sets to 15 feet, on Sunday and Monday.

โ€œThese waves will make it dangerous to be standing too close,โ€ warned NBC 7's Meteorologist Jodi Kodesh. โ€œPeople looking to get a view of the active ocean should steer clear of the jetties, and avoid standing on rocks. Large waves can come unexpectedly.โ€

Swimmers are also being urged to keep out of the water, due to powerful and dangerous rip currents that will be present.

NWS officials say a strong low-pressure system north of Hawaii has created large waves that will move into the waters of southwest California late Saturday as a large, very long-period westerly swell.

Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents, sneaker waves, beach erosion and minor coastal flooding, especially during high tides.

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