surf zone forecast





National Weather Service San Diego CA





200 PM PST Fri Jan 9 2009










.For the beaches of extreme southwestern California...For Sat Jan 10.










* The following information applies when forecast rip current





potential is "low": due to highly varied coastal topography





dangerous rip currents are always a possibility along the Southern





California coast...and swimmers are urged to use caution at all





times.










Caz042-101000-





Orange County coastal areas-





200 PM PST Fri Jan 9 2009










...High rip current risk...










.Saturday...





Surf height.............2 to 4 feet with Max sets to 5 feet.





Rip current potential...high. Very strong currents and dangerous





                        swimming conditions are expected.





Water temperature.......53 to 58 degrees.










Remarks...highest surf on exposed W facing beaches.










Outlook for Sunday...2 to 3 feet.










$$










Caz043-101000-





San Diego County coastal areas-





200 PM PST Fri Jan 9 2009










...High rip current risk...










.Saturday...





Surf height.............2 to 4 feet with Max sets to 6 feet.





Rip current potential...high. Very strong currents and dangerous





                        swimming conditions are expected.





Water temperature.......56 to 58 degrees.










Remarks...highest surf on exposed NW facing beaches.










Outlook for Sunday...2 to 3 feet.










$$










** For swell information refer to coastal waters forecast...laxcwfsgx










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