Monday will bring dangerous conditions to coastal areas, including dense fog and high surf advisories until Wednesday.
The National Weather Service issued a strict surf advisory, asking boaters to stay in safe harbors and advising residents to stay out of the water or swim near lifeguards and to stay away from rock walls and piers.
Conditions are expected to worsen during the day, with waves of 8 to 12 feet in some areas and minor coastal flooding expected.
Redondo Beach residents said they witnessed heavy surf in the area overnight.
Visibility through the fog will be less than 400 meters and temperatures Monday will be in the 60s. There is a 40% chance of rain on Christmas Eve, but the forecast is for sunshine on Christmas Day.
A high surf advisory is in effect for Orange County until 4 a.m. Wednesday. There will be fog along the coast and inland on Monday, with highs in the 60s.
Parts of Orange County may see a chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
Chance of precipitation is 70%, with highs between 61 and 65 degrees. Fog is expected in the San Gabriel Valley and Santa Monica Mountains on Monday and Tuesday.
