Baywatch Redondo lifeguard crews rescued at least one swimmer from dangerous surf at Manhattan Beach on Wednesday, July 29, as Hurricane Genevieve pushed 4-to-8-foot waves and powerful rip currents into the South Bay.

Bystanders captured the rescue on video and submitted the footage to LA County Lifeguards, who posted it on X the same day. The clip drew more than 88,000 impressions.

The rescue was at least the second caught on camera during the Genevieve swell event. LA County Lifeguards described the Manhattan Beach footage as a public submission showing Baywatch Redondo on scene, and noted that a new High Surf Advisory issued by the National Weather Service means strong rip currents will continue through the weekend.

The agency did not identify the swimmer or say how far offshore the rescue occurred.

Advisory runs through Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for Los Angeles County beaches effective 5 p.m. Wednesday through 5 p.m. Saturday, August 1. Forecasters warned of large breaking waves, dangerous rip currents, and minor coastal flooding around high tide, with the worst conditions expected along south-facing beaches exposed to southerly swells.

Hurricane Genevieve intensified into a major hurricane over the eastern Pacific before beginning to weaken, according to Patch. The storm is expected to stay well offshore but continues sending long-period swells toward Southern California.

As we reported Tuesday, the advisory conditions were forecast before the swell arrived. The rescue came hours after the advisory took effect.

King Harbor boaters also warned

The City of Redondo Beach issued a King Harbor Boater Alert at 5 p.m. Wednesday, warning of larger waves, strong currents, and hazardous conditions along the coastline through the weekend. The harbor breakwall remains off limits.

LA County Lifeguards urged beachgoers to swim near occupied lifeguard towers, avoid rocks and jetties, and speak with a lifeguard before entering the water.

The High Surf Advisory remains in effect through 5 p.m. Saturday, August 1.