High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Santa Barbara Island, CA ∙ Avalon Catalina Airport, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Montalvo, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 719 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, highest across south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 6 AM PDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk of 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the highest expected surf from the Hurricane Genevieve southerly swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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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