High surf conditions worry SoCal lifeguards after storm

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Surf is way up along Southern California beaches in the wake of the storm. There is immediate concern about surfers and swimmers due to the surf conditions with such big waves, expected to reach 10 feet.

Lifeguards say the high surf and rip currents pose an extreme risk to anyone planning on swimming or surfing in the area.

"Our biggest fear is inexperienced people getting caught in rip currents, getting pulled out, and then we're going to have to go out and make a rescue on those people," said Manhattan Beach Lifeguard Capt. John Greger.

Water quality is also a huge concern. Greger recommends that people "don't go in the water for 72 hours because of all of the runoff from all of the roads."

Watch Q McCray's report on Eyewitness News above.