LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Southern California is dealing with dangerous coastal conditions as Hurricane Marie continues moving well offshore, sending powerful swells and tropical moisture toward the region. Although Marie is not expected to make landfall in California, its effects are already being felt along beaches from Los Angeles to Orange County.

One of the most dramatic impacts has been reported in Seal Beach, where large waves pushed ocean water into beachfront parking areas near the pier. Flooding became severe enough to overwhelm a vehicle, while residents and visitors were seen working together to move it to safety. Crews later built a berm and pumped water back toward the ocean.

The biggest concern for beachgoers is the combination of large breaking waves, powerful rip currents and elevated tides. The National Weather Service has warned that dangerous surf conditions will continue along parts of the Southern California coast, with particularly hazardous conditions expected at south-facing beaches.

Forecasters are expecting waves in the 6-to-10-foot range at some south- and southwest-facing beaches, with strong rip and longshore currents. Areas including Long Beach, Malibu and other low-lying coastal locations could also experience minor coastal flooding.

Southern California is also seeing rainfall as moisture associated with Marie moves inland. Los Angeles County could receive periods of rain throughout Sunday, while thunderstorms remain possible, particularly around mountains and foothills. Roads may become especially slick because oil and other residue have accumulated during the region’s long dry period.

The National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning that Hurricane Marie was located about 800 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm was moving northwest and remained far offshore, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Despite the storm staying hundreds of miles away, officials are urging people to take the ocean conditions seriously. Lifeguards have warned beachgoers about dangerous rip currents and increased rescue risks, while the high-surf advisory remains in effect for Southern California beaches through Tuesday evening.

For anyone planning a beach trip, officials recommend staying out of the water when conditions are dangerous, swimming only near lifeguards and avoiding rocks, jetties and other exposed areas.

BOTTOM LINE: Hurricane Marie is not forecast to strike Los Angeles, but its distant effects are already producing dangerous surf, coastal flooding and rain across Southern California. The coastline remains the biggest concern as large waves and strong currents continue through the holiday weekend.