Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Point Dume, CA ∙ Hermosa Beach, CA ∙ Lomita, CA ∙ Santa Monica Municipal Airport, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 723 AM PDT Tue Oct 6 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with elevated surf and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 4 PM PDT this afternoon through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible in most vulnerable areas. 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...Coastal flooding impacts will likely be greatest for Long Beach, Catalina Island, Zuma Beach, and Malibu. 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 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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