Strong surf, rip currents at some beaches as new swell comes ashore

Strong surf, rip currents at some beaches as new swell comes ashore

If you’re kicking off your summer vacation on the coast, be warned of rip currents and other hazards this week. A tropical storm brought big waves to the coast on Monday, with upwards of 6-foot surf along some stretches of the shore. Hazardous conditions are expected to run through Tuesday before trending downward later this week. “We’re kicking this summer off with a busy start,” said Adam Yacenda, battalion chief for the Newport Beach Marine S…