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Monster Surf to Hit Southern California Beaches
Belmont Shore and Long Beach have weak waves, but Seal Beach and other neighboring towns are forecast to get the big swell Thursday for holiday weekend.
Huge surf is going to get here just in time for the long holiday weekend, as PeteThomasOutdoors.com reports. The big swell was key in Kelly Slater's win Monday.
"Mammoth swell generated by an Antarctic storm will slam Southern California beginning Thursday and last through Labor Day weekend. This is great news for surfers but alarming for lifeguards who will have their hands full dealing with large holiday crowds.
Surfline forecasters are calling for waves in the five- to eight-foot range on Thursday afternoon, with the swell building into Saturday, featuring waves in excess of 10 feet on south-facing beaches and perhaps up to 20-plus feet at the famous Wedge in Newport Beach."
Belmont Shore, of course, has the Long Beach Breakwater to neutralize wave action most times of the year (yes, we know, there are no waves here, thanks.
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