Surf's Up at San Diego Beaches

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Be aware of where they're at in the water. We're definitely anticipating higher wave set up to 8, 10 feet from up. We are prepared with sandbags if needed. I highly doubt that we're needing them. So you're from Detroit, and now you live in San Diego, but we have this dangerous wave and rip current thing going on. Would you rather be back in Detroit right now? No way. Stay off the water during the rip curve. What did you say about Brett and Veronica? Veronica? Yeah. best ever anywhere. What about Brett? We know him. Do you know about these big waves are about to hit it? That's going to be huge. Are you going to be out in the water? I'm going to come and watch. They're long enough to get hurt and not go back out. What was your worst injury? Just a long hold down at Bird Rock. That's from the rip currents? Yeah. Not rips, just big, big waves. We were on a boat last night, and the waves were even worse than this. What was it like? Like a tsunami. What's it like swimming in the water with these big waves? They're fun. You need to be careful these next couple of days because they're going going to get bigger. Promise? Yeah. Experts say listen to lifeguards, pay attention to signs, and bring home the safest souvenirs from the beach. Fun memories. Laura Kane, Coco News. Love that all your fans are at the beach. Well, they just know me there. That's it. Yeah. Well, I don't know. I wonder who that was. I do spend a weird amount of time outside. Let's put it that way.