Thousands of spectators lined the beach as surfers, bodyboarders, and other brave athletes went head first into 20-foot waves at California's "The Wedge" wave break today.

That community is Newport Beach; their lifeguard agency posted on X late Friday night that ten swimmers were rescued from a “monster” rip current on the 4th of July in one incident.

A new wave pool called Snug Harbor using Wavegarden technology is being proposed for Newport Beach, a 5-acre pool expected to open by spring 2028 if approved.

The surf advisory is in place from 1 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday. "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion are possible," an NWS statement read.

Newport Beach Golf Course in Newport Beach, CA, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The city’s Planning Commission is set to hold a study session on a proposed surf park at the site on June 19.