Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Palos Verdes Estates, CA ∙ West Carson, CA ∙ Santa Catalina Island, CA ∙ Clifton, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 441 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&

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