Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Long Beach, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Santa Monica, CA ∙ Redondo Beach, CA ∙ El Segundo, CA ∙ Torrance, CA ∙ Point Dume, CA ∙ Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA ∙ Santa Monica Municipal Airport, CA ∙ Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1225 PM PDT Sat Apr 26 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. Minor nuisance flooding may occur Monday and Tuesday between 6 PM and 3 AM during high tide. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday 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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