Beach Hazards Statement
Moderate · ExpectedUntil 3:00 AM Fri·Issued 12:31 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Details
What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.
Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
When: Through late Thursday night.
Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Additional details: Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.
What to do
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Areas: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches