 High surf caused by strong winds hit Southern California again on Thursday prompting a coastal community to declare a state of emergency.In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, said that Thursday morning high tide reached an upwards of 6.6 feet, the highest tides we will have all year. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division, also recommended people take all necessary precautions to protect flood-prone property and to be mindful of the waterline which can easily pull unexpected bystanders out to sea. Last month authorities rescued eight people in Ventura, California who were injured by the surf as powerful waves hit the shore and flooded coastal communities.Cab television reports that the city of Ventura has declared a state of emergency due to severe high surf events.