Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4-6 feet with sets to 7 feet expected along with dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas, particularly along south and southwest-facing beaches.

* WHEN...From early Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Flooding of low lying beach parking lots, boardwalks, and roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides peak around 6.2 to 6.5 feet from 8-10 PM PDT on Wednesday and Thursday.