High Surf Advisory in Effect Until Noon

A high surf advisory will remain in effect through noon Monday and gusty winds also are expected through the afternoon, officials with the National Weather Service said.

Meteorologists predict that waves on west-facing shores will range from 5 to 8 feet in height, with the occasional set reaching 12 feet. The high surf will persist through the afternoon.

Because of the large swell and surf, dangerous rip currents are a "certainty," and "ocean activities will be extremely hazardous for anyone," according to the NWS advisory.

Additionally, the high surf may lead to coastal flooding during high tides, the NWS said. The high tide, which will occur at 6:39 a.m., will be 4.4 feet.

People should avoid fishing or watching waves from exposed rocks or jetties because large waves may suddenly inundate areas that usually remain dry, according to the NWS.

The NWS also issued a hazardous weather outlook that warned of wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph through Monday afternoon that could create local hazards.

Otherwise, forecasters predicted sunny skies with a high of 71 degrees Monday and sunshine and 75 degrees Tuesday before clouds and a cooling trend move in Wednesday.