Surf's up, beach lovers! Hold onto your boards because today's forecast is packed with some serious wave action and a few wild cards.

We're looking at a high-risk rip current situation along the Orange County and San Diego coastlines that demands your full attention. Both regions are brewing up some gnarly surf conditions with waves ranging from 3 to 5 feet and potential sets pushing to 6 feet. These aren't your average small rollers - these are serious swells that will test even experienced surfers.

Water temperatures are hovering between 61 and 68 degrees - cool enough to keep things crisp but not freezing. You'll want that wetsuit handy. Speaking of unpredictability there's a chance of thunderstorms today which adds an extra layer of excitement to your beach adventure.

Tide charts reveal some interesting rhythms. Newport Beach and La Jolla will experience multiple high and low tides throughout the day with peaks ranging around 3.6 to 4.4 feet. The mixed swells are coming from multiple directions - ranging between 190 to 280 degrees - which means complex wave patterns that will keep things interesting.

By Wednesday the intensity drops slightly. Rip current risk moves from high to moderate with surf heights mellowing to 2 to 4 feet. The thunderstorm threat disappears completely giving way to more predictable conditions.

Pro tip: respect the ocean and your skill level. Those high rip current risks aren't playing around - they can turn a fun day into a dangerous situation real quick. Stay alert stay safe and enjoy those waves responsibly.

Catch you on the flip side surfers!