High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 8 feet, highest at south and southwest-facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip and longshore currents. Minor coastal flooding from a combination of high surf and high astronomical tides during the evenings.

* WHERE...Beaches of Orange and San Diego Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While surf diminishes gradually into Wednesday, the high astronomical tides linger into mid-week which could continue to bring minor coastal flooding during evening high tides. Predicted higher high tides: Newport Beach: 7.0 feet at 7:59 PM. La Jolla: 6.9 feet at 7:54 PM.