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The swell that brought massive waves to Southern California beaches midweek is easing slightly into the weekend, but conditions will still be dangerous \u2014 and more strong surf is lining up for next week.<\/p>\n

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Though waves peaked Wednesday, June 10, and were starting to slow down Thursday, a beach advisory is still in place, said Lauren Villasane, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s surf is expected to be in the 3- to 6-foot range, a bit higher in areas such as Huntington Beach and the Wedge in Newport Beach. The waves are expected to drop Saturday to about 3-5 feet, with sets up to 6 feet.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will still have high rip current risk, so definitely be conscious of the safety conditions there, pay attention to flags and signs,\u201d Villasane said. \u201cDefinitely take precautions this week going to the beach.\u201d<\/p>\n

An annual swim around the Huntington Beach Pier, scheduled to celebrate its 75th year on Saturday, has been canceled due to high surf. The new date is Aug. 29.<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach Marine Safety Chief Trevor McDonald said staffers this week are focused on preventative rescues, with some rip currents pulling hundreds of yards offshore.<\/p>\n

From Tuesday until about 1 p.m. Thursday, Huntington Beach lifeguards made 24 rescues and 764 preventative actions, notifying people attempting to go in the ocean who maybe didn\u2019t know how dangerous it was, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to prevent the rescues; the rescues we are making are critical. People are exhausted, they are getting pulled offshore,\u201d he said. \u201cThe best measure is to educate the public about how dangerous it is. We advise them to just wait until the ocean conditions can calm down, pick another day when it will be safer to recreate. Right now, it\u2019s just not safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But when it will be safe is unknown.<\/p>\n

While waves will slightly dip Saturday, surf will be back up to the 6- to 8-foot range Sunday and Monday, with big, consistent surf all next week, McDonald said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe anticipate strong, elevated surf conditions for the significant future,\u201d he said. Significant swell is showing up on the models for the next two weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe continue to monitor the swell every day,\u201d he said. \u201cWe will absolutely be taking preventive measures all the way through the swell event, or all through summer. Whether the waves are big or small, we don\u2019t want people coming to the beach and having that near-death experience.\u00a0We want people to come to the beach and have an exceptional time at the beach.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Surf breaks, especially near the pier on the outside break, can be deceiving, he added. \u201cPeople get out here and realize they are over their heads; their ability is not quite up for just how hazardous the large surf and water movement and rip currents can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is an unusual marine heat wave that has been spreading up the coast and an expected El Ni\u00f1o later this year, creating weather patterns that may keep lifeguards nonstop busy, with more ocean storm activity than normal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe warmer water allows more moisture above the water, and allows more storms to go through,\u201d said Andrew Leising, research oceanographer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.\u00a0 \u201cIt could set the stage for stronger water events.\u201d<\/p>\n

When water warms, it expands, meaning the ocean levels become higher. Tides get higher, and the ocean height increases during El Ni\u00f1o, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEl Ni\u00f1o warms to a much deeper depth along the coast. The water expands and is higher along the coast. (Take) whatever storms you do have and put them on top of that \u2014 it will be more impactful when you have those waves coming up on the beach,\u201d Leising said.<\/p>\n

That could spell big trouble for erosion at the beach. Also, kelp beds, which act as a barrier between the ocean and sandy beaches, could also be impacted, he noted.<\/p>\n

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