Surf's Up And So Is The Heat In Belmont Shore-Naples

BELMONT SHORE-NAPLES, CA – High surf and warm weather will hit SoCal beaches, with a high surf advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

A combination of long-period south swell and moderate-period southeast swell will move through the Coastal Waters through Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said in a statement. High surf will affect south to southeast facing beaches in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, it said.

Along with surf of 4 to 7 feet, with some sets hitting 8 feet, frequent rip currents are expected, forecasters said, adding that the highest surf will be on south to southeast-facing beaches, such as Zuma Beach and near Long Beach.

"There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore," warned the statement. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don 't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."

The NWS forecast a combination of sunny and partly cloudy skies in L-A County Monday, along with highs of 77 at LAX; 78 in Avalon; 81 in Long Beach; 84 in Downtown L.A.; 86 in San Gabriel; 88 in Pasadena and Burbank; 92 in Saugus; 94 in Woodland Hills; and 97 in Palmdale and Lancaster.

A cooling trend is expected Friday.

City News Service and Patch staffer Emily Holland contributed to this post; Image via Shutterstock