Big waves and strong rip currents are expected along the San Diego County coastline again, but forecasters said the potentially dangerous ocean conditions would begin to calm before excessively hot weather returns early next week.
A National Weather Service beach hazards statement is set to remain in effect until Sunday evening. Surf of up to 6 feet with sets to 8 feet is expected along local beaches during the advisory period, and it may be high enough to break over jetties and sea walls.
“A beach hazards statement for elevated surf means that waves will be high enough to cause danger to inexperienced swimmers in the water,” according to the weather service. “Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents, which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.”
Swimmers can escape a rip current by swimming parallel to the coast before heading back to shore.
Forecasters said the big waves would start to die down before strengthening high pressure over the Four Corners region triggers another round of hot weather. Temperatures are expected to rise Sunday through Tuesday.