Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Surf will build to 3 to 6 feet Sunday and persist through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM PDT this morning through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches, especially in the Huntington Beach area.