Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Santa Barbara, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ El Segundo, CA ∙ Goleta, CA ∙ Torrance, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1221 AM PDT Mon May 26 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. Minor nuisance flooding at susceptible south facing beaches during high tide in the evening to late night hours through Tuesday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. 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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