Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Lomita, CA ∙ Channel Islands Beach, CA ∙ Malibu, CA ∙ El Segundo, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 116 PM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of southerly swells will continue to impact Southern California through much of next week. 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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