Forecasters Tuesday warned beachgoers to use caution along the coast of Los Angeles and Orange counties as elevated surf, dangerous rip currents and unusually high tides continue to affect the region.
A beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service will remain in effect through late Wednesday night for Los Angeles County beaches, where breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet and hazardous swimming conditions are expected.
The weather service warned that rip currents could pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, while waves could wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats near shore.
Minor coastal flooding remains possible in low-lying areas during periods of high tide, particularly along vulnerable stretches of coastline, forecasters said.
A coastal flood advisory will be in effect for the Malibu coast through Tuesday morning due to the potential for seawater flooding in areas such as beaches, parking lots and walkways.
In Orange County, beach hazards are expected to continue through Friday evening due to elevated surf and king tides. Minor flooding is possible in low-lying coastal areas during the highest tides, forecasters said.
King tides are typically the highest tides of the year, caused by the combined gravitational pull of the moon and sun during full and new moons.