While beach communities are recovering from Tuesday's heavy wind and rain, Ocean Beach surfers are taking advantage of the high tides.
Doctor James Behrens with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography said Wednesday’s waters should be left to the pros.
“Folks who are accustomed to the conditions here should follow their own instincts," he said, adding that waves are already bigger in the colder months. Tuesday’s high winds took waves even higher. "The waves generated by that activity are short, choppy waves that come by every couple of seconds and winds that are blowing far out at sea. Big storms out in the middle of the ocean create these big waves that people surf.”“If that’s a risk you’re willing to take, go for it, but I wouldn’t recommend it if you value your life and your health and your bones not being broken … probably not," Powell said.
If you’re visiting the beach in the next couple days, be careful. Dr. Behrens said the water should get back to beginner-friendly levels by the weekend. San Diego County is under a general rain advisory. Urban runoff can cause ocean bacteria levels to rise significantly after it rain, so beachgoers should avoid getting in the water for another two days.
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