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Orange County Coast Pounded by 8-Foot Waves
31 Jul
Summary
- Eight-foot surf battered Aliso Beach, filling the parking lot with sand.
- Lifeguards urged caution near the shore due to a steep drop-off.
- High surf and rip current risks continue through Saturday.
Dangerous surf conditions are impacting Orange County, with eight-foot sets pounding the shore at Aliso Beach. This has led to several inches of sand inundating the front row of the parking lot. Lifeguards have maintained a high alert, cautioning swimmers and families near the water due to a steep drop-off close to the shoreline.
Similar concerns are present in Long Beach, where high surf breached protective berms along Alamitos Bay, threatening nearby homes. Beach crews are actively reinforcing these barriers. The high surf advisory and risk of strong rip currents for Orange County are expected to persist through Saturday. Authorities strongly recommend that only experienced individuals enter the water.
