Hurricane Genevieve, a major storm, will remain far out to sea offshore of Mexico but will affect waves at Southern California beaches.

Thanks to Hurricane Genevieve offshore of Mexico, the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for high surf and rip currents in San Diego coastal areas including La Jolla through Wednesday afternoon, July 29.

Surf of three to six feet is expected, with sets to seven feet; the highest surf will be at south-southwest-facing beaches.

The statement comes with a high rip current risk and dangerous swimming conditions. Those planning to be at La Jolla beaches should check in with a lifeguard.

If caught in a rip current, experts advise yelling for help, remaining calm and staying afloat. If you must swim, swim parallel to shore.

Minor coastal flooding is possible during evening high tides, forecast to be about six feet through much of the week.

Hurricane Genevieve, a major storm briefly labeled Category 5, will remain several hundred miles off the coast of Mexico and is not expected to make landfall.