High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard Ventura County Airport, CA ∙ Point Estero, CA ∙ Malibu Beach, CA ∙ Avilla Beach, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 141 AM PST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with local sets to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

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