NWS: High Waves Expected in SoCal

A high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service, warning local beachgoers of strong rip currents and possible coastal flooding, remains in effect through Saturday morning.

The advisory affects beaches in Los Angeles County and the west shores of Catalina Island.

Following a week of high waves, the Southern California coast will be impacted until 9 a.m. Saturday, according to the NWS advisory.

"A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area ... producing rip currents and localized beach erosion," according to the NWS.

Forecasters also predicted a chance of coastal flooding and breakers of 6 to 12 feet with max sets of 14 feet through Saturday morning.

"Due to a combination of the large swell and wind waves generated by strong, gusty winds, there will also be a chance of minor tidal overflow during the time of high tides," the advisory said.

City News Service contributed to this report.