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High Surf Advisory In Effect Along San Diego's Shores

In this Nov. 29, 2013 National Weather Service map, the coastal area colored in purple indicates where a high surf warning advisory took effect.
National Weather Service
In this Nov. 29, 2013 National Weather Service map, the coastal area colored in purple indicates where a high surf warning advisory took effect.

SAN DIEGO — Strong rip currents and elevated surf are expected along the San Diego County coastline again Friday, but should lessen in the afternoon.

A National Weather Service high surf advisory for the county's coastal areas is scheduled to remain in effect until 6 p.m.

Sets along exposed west-facing beaches could reach up to 9 feet, NWS forecasters said.

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Strong rip currents are likely, especially during the transition from high tide to low tide during late morning and early afternoon hours, NWS meteorologists said.

Minor flooding in low-lying coastal areas, such as beach parking lots, could occur during high tide, forecasters said. Localized beach erosion could also be possible.

National Weather Service meteorologists said a large west-northwest was creating higher surf along the beaches. The swell and surf are expected to decrease Friday afternoon.