Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Vandenberg AFB, CA ∙ San Simeon Point Piedras Blancas, CA ∙ Santa Catalina Island, CA ∙ Cayucos, CA ∙ Clifton, CA ∙ Purisima Point, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 106 AM PDT Sat Jun 15 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet expected, highest on west- facing beaches. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday 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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