Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Hermosa Beach, CA ∙ West Carson, CA ∙ Oxnard Ventura County Airport, CA ∙ Malibu Beach, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1237 PM PDT Sat May 31 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...A long period south swell will bring elevated surf up to 6 feet to south and southwest facing beaches, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * 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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