Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 1:40PM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate 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...Until 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 to significant beach erosion is
likely. Isolated damage is 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...The highest risk of coastal flooding is
likely Sunday especially during the morning high tide.
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