Strong low pressure system brings high rip current risk to San Diego beaches
A high rip current risk will take effect in San Diego from Saturday night through Christmas Day due to a strong low pressure storm system off the coast of California, which is also bringing big, mixed swells to local beaches and a small craft advisory.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A high rip current risk will take effect in San Diego starting Saturday night and will last through Christmas Day.
A strong low pressure storm system off the coast of California is sending big, mixed swells to our local beaches.
Overnight waves on Saturday will reach between 5' to 8' and west-facing beaches can expect 9' to 11' sets.
Along with the high surf and strong rip currents, a small craft advisory takes effect Saturday, meaning winds will reach dangerous speeds for small boats.
Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water.
Later this week, that low pressure system could bring a chance of light showers across the county on Christmas Eve.
With that storm, San Diegans can expect cooler than normal temperatures and high wind gusts.
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