Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 2:40AM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on
south facing beaches.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT this morning through Thursday 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov