Beach Hazard Statement Issued For Hermosa Beach

HERMOSA BEACH, CA -- A beach hazard statement for Hermosa Beach has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday because of elevated surf activity and high rip current risk, the National Weather Service said.

Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected because of an elevated and strong surf of 3 to 6 feet at the beaches, according to the NWS.

"There is an increased risk for ocean drowning," the NWS said. "Rip currents can pull swimmer and surfers out to sea. Sneaker waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties."

A beach hazard statement -- the lowest hazard warning -- is issued when threats such as rip currents, longshore currents, sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone, the NWS said.

Beachgoers are urged to use caution when in or near the water, the NWS said.

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