Many beachgoers enjoying the waters off Newport Beach on the July Fourth holiday were in for a rude awakening. Lifeguards rescued 350 people Friday after the surf turned dangerous. In one instance, multiple people were rescued from a “monster rip current,” according to social media posts from Newport Beach Lifeguards.

10 swimmers rescued from monster rip current on the 4th of July in Newport Beach, CA. Captured by a Huntington Beach Police helicopter. Today, over 350 rescues were made in Newport Beach alone. #happy4th #swimnearalifeguard pic.twitter.com/nfHb4thTD0

Ten people were rescued from a “monster rip current” in Newport Beach on Friday, according to the Newport Beach Lifeguards.