LOS ANGELES — Big surf generated by a Southern Hemisphere storm is rolling ashore along south-facing sections of the Southern California coast.
The surf drew large crowds over the weekend to watch daring bodysurfers challenge towering waves at the famous Wedge in Newport Beach.
High tide coupled with swell caused minor flooding Sunday night along beachfront homes in low-lying Seal Beach. Water washed up over the boardwalk, but there was no property damage, Sgt. Ron LaVelle said.
Lifeguards filled sandbags Monday morning and planned to dig trenches to divert water from the lowest spots of the beach.