Surf's up, beach lovers! Hold onto your boards because we've got a gnarly forecast coming in hot from the National Weather Service.

Southern California coastlines are looking intense today with high rip current risks that demand your full attention. Orange County and San Diego are both serving up some serious wave action with surf heights ranging from 3 to 6 feet - and in some spots potentially hitting 7-foot sets that'll challenge even experienced surfers.

Water temperatures are hovering between a chilly 55 to 60 degrees, so you'll want that wetsuit ready. The swell is consistently rolling in from the west at 270 to 280 degrees, creating perfect conditions for some serious wave riding.

For Orange County, today's forecast shows a high rip current risk with 3 to 5-foot waves. Newport Beach will experience a morning high tide at 5.1 feet around 1:27 AM and a low tide of just 0.1 feet by 9:53 AM.

San Diego's looking similar with an equally dramatic surf zone. La Jolla's tides will peak at 4.9 feet in the early morning, with a low tide bottoming out at 0.1 feet around 9:45 AM.

The good news? No thunderstorms are expected. The bad news? Those rip currents are serious business. Lifeguards are emphasizing extreme caution - these aren't your average waves.

Friday's forecast suggests slightly calmer conditions with moderate to high rip current risks and surf heights dropping to 2 to 5 feet. But don't get too comfortable - the ocean demands respect.

Stay safe, stay smart, and may your wipeouts be minimal and your rides epic!