Ventura County is expected to see waves as high as 12-18 feet, while waves on west to northwest-facing beaches in Los Angeles County will reach 8 -12 feet.

Although there's a chance of rain beginning late morning on Christmas Eve, forecasters said it will likely be short-lived.

Laurie Perez reports from Redondo Beach, just one of many beaches along the Southern California coastline where high surf warnings are in effect.