Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Barbara, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Pitas Point, CA ∙ Laguna Point, CA ∙ Hermosa Beach, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 232 PM PDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf of 2 to 5 feet on southwest-facing beaches expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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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