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Monster waves wallop SoCal as 15-foot surf sparks beach warnings
- Latest: a powerful south swell hit Southern California, bringing the area some of the year’s biggest surf
- Waves up to 20 feet were possible at Newport Beach’s The Wedge due to the swell and jetty reflections
- Orange County faced the heaviest conditions with forecasts of 8–15 feet in several areas
- The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement through Thursday afternoon
- Officials warned of dangerous ocean conditions across the coast and rising coastal flooding risks
- Lifeguards increased staffing and placed patrol vessels on standby in anticipation of hazardous conditions
- Officials advised beachgoers to swim near open lifeguard towers and heed tower flags
- Officials warned that rip currents could pull swimmers out to sea and waves may wash people off rocks
- Coastal areas like Laguna Beach and Newport Beach implemented flood mitigation measures
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