Big waves hit SoCal beaches, creating dangers for some Labor Day visitors

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A high surf advisory has been issued for Orange County, Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches and officials said they've been seeing waves reach 9 feet.

"Come down, enjoy the beach, put your feet in the water, that kind of stuff, but check in with a lifeguard because experienced swimmers only. Experienced surfers only," said Trevor McDonald, the marine safety division battalion chief for the Huntington Beach Fire Department. "We are going to be expecting large surf through the week and into next weekend, so we recommend that every one that comes down here checks in with lifeguards before going in the water.

Bryan Waltz enjoyed the beach on Labor Day with his family, saying they might as well get to it while they can. However, beachgoers were encouraged not to go swimming because of a large south swell pushing big waves to the shore. "Obviously, you can see all this wash out. The current is just ripping north," said Joseph Brown, a Huntington Beach resident and body surfer."I used to surf, grew up surfing in this area and days like today, it's pretty dangerous out there," he said. "You'll see there's not a lot of surfers out there. Really strong side current. You have to know what you're doing if you're going out there ... be in good shape too.

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