High Surf Warning: Lifeguards Rescue Surfer Caught In Rip Tide

EL PORTO, CA — Los Angeles County lifeguards are warning local surfers and swimmers to watch out for dangerous rip tides and high surf following a rip tide rescue in El Porto Thursday morning, as the National Weather Service extends a high surf advisory.

The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Advisory issued earlier this week through Tuesday at 1 a.m.

"Beachgoers should use caution and be mindful of rip currents and sneaker waves," the National Weather Service reports. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."

Lifeguards caution people to know their limits, swim or surf near an open lifeguard tower and check-in with a lifeguard for updates on area ocean conditions.

Watch the LA County lifeguard rescue captured on the Surfline cam Thursday morning:

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