Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ San Buenaventura, CA ∙ Los Angeles Harbor, CA ∙ Solromar, CA ∙ Manhattan Beach, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 223 PM PDT Sat Apr 12 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with isolated sets to 7 feet, along with dangerous rip currents and breaking waves. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches and Palos Verdes Hills. * WHEN...Until 9 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 locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.

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