High surfs along the coast are expected to continue Saturday through early next week, with the largest swells occurring Monday through Tuesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
NBC4 News meteorologist Shanna Mendiola says cold weather and lots of moisture is expected off the coastline in Long Beach where the "bulk of the moisture" will appear in two batches.
Surf of 6 to 10 feet, with maximum sets to 13 feet, were expected Saturday into Sunday night. Even larger and potentially damaging surf of 10 to 15 feet, with possible maximum sets to 18 feet, are expected from Monday through Tuesday morning.
The highest surfs are expected to hit west-facing beaches, especially near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach.
The high surf advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday.
High surf and gusty winds might bring possible significant beach erosion and coastal flooding to beach parking lots, campgrounds and roadways. There will also be a threat of damage to coastal structures such as piers.
High waves and rip currents will make swimming and rock jetties dangerous. Swimmers are advised to swim parallel to shore if caught in a rip current.
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Wet weather patterns are expected to hit the Southland through the weekend, with rainfalls expected late Saturday, early Sunday, and late Sunday into Monday.
Mendiola says the rain could extend into Monday morning's commute and make for some wet roads alongside heavy wind. Snow is also expected to fall at a lower elevation of 4,000 feet, while the LA Basin will get up to two inches of rain, according to Mendiola.
