Surf's up, wave riders! Get ready for a dynamic couple of days along the Southern California coastline.

Today's conditions are looking pretty mellow with surf heights ranging from 1 to 3 feet in Orange County and 2 to 4 feet in San Diego County. Water temperatures are hovering in the mid-50s - wetsuit weather for sure. Newport Beach and La Jolla will experience some interesting tidal movements with low and high tides throughout the day.

But hold onto your board wax because Thursday is bringing some serious ocean energy! We're looking at a significant jump in surf conditions with heights climbing to 3 to 5 feet in Orange County and an impressive 4 to 6 feet in San Diego County. Wave chasers better be on high alert because the rip current risk is cranking up to HIGH.

Both regions are expecting mixed swells from multiple directions - Orange County seeing swells from 270 and 200 degrees, while San Diego will be feeling waves coming from 260 and 220 degrees. There's even a slight chance of thunderstorms adding some extra spice to the maritime mix.

Pro tip for ocean enthusiasts: Those high rip current risks mean you'll want to exercise extreme caution. If you're not an experienced surfer, today might be a great day to watch from the beach and admire the ocean's power.

Stay stoked and stay safe out there, wave warriors!