8-Foot Waves Possible In Seal Beach Starting Tuesday

SEAL BEACH, CA — Steer clear of the ocean water this week, Seal Beach — the National Weather Service issued a surf advisory for the entire Orange County coast due to dangerous surf conditions.

Residents can expect five to eight-foot waves Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

"A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions," the NWS said.

Inexperienced swimmers were urged to steer clear of the waves until the advisory expires after Thursday evening.

According to the NWS, the highest surf will be at south-facing beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday.

"If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help, remain calm and do not exhaust yourself," the NWS said. "If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible."