Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Oxnard, CA ∙ Ventura, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ Lomita, CA ∙ Malibu, CA ∙ Port Hueneme, CA ∙ El Segundo, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1225 PM PDT Wed Jul 3 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Surf heights around 5 feet in southerly swell with 15 to 17 second wave periods. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday evening. * 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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