Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Palos Verdes Estates, CA ∙ Los Angeles Harbor, CA ∙ Clifton, CA ∙ Hermosa Beach, CA ∙ West Carson, CA ∙ Malibu Beach, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 847 AM PDT Wed Apr 30 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through 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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