Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Santa Barbara, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Manhattan Beach, CA ∙ Avalon, CA ∙ Tajiguas, CA ∙ Carpinteria, CA ∙ Avalon Catalina Airport, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 120 AM PST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf focused across west facing beached expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet combined with elevated surf. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...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. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected between 8am and 11am. 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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