Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 2:47PM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* 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 and elevated surf
expected.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday afternoon
through late Tuesday night. 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. 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 be greatest
for Long Beach, Catalina Island, Zuma Beach and Malibu.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov