Monday will bring dangerous conditions to coastal communities, including dense fog and a high surf advisory until Wednesday.
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory, urging boaters to stay in safe harbor, residents are advised to stay away from the water or swim near a lifeguard and stay off of rock walls and jetties.
Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day, with 8 to 12-foot waves and minor coastal flooding expected in some areas.
Residents in Redondo Beach said they saw some intense waves in the area overnight.
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Visibility in the fog is a quarter mile or less and temperatures will be in the 60s Monday. There is a 40% chance of rain on Christmas Eve, but sunny conditions are in the forecast for Christmas.
Seal Beach Pier will close at 10 p.m. due to high surf, the Seal Beach lifeguard posted on Instagram.
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Waves are expected to increase to 8’ to 10' with a high tide of 4.8’ at 4:45 a.m.
The pier will be reassessed on Tuesday to determine if it will be reopened.
A high surf advisory is in effect in Orange County until 4 a.m. Wednesday. It will be foggy with highs in the 60s Monday along the coast and inland areas.
Showers are likely in the afternoon Tuesday in parts of Orange County.
There is a 70% chance of rain with highs from 61 to 65. Foggy conditions are expected in the San Gabriel Valley and Santa Monica Mountains Monday and Tuesday.
