Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 17 at 12:53PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be focused across south
facing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical
Storm Elida. Another tropcial system is forecast to form in a
similar area and move along a similar path, bringing additional
hazardous conditions to the coasts on the heels of this first
event. Additionally, a long period southerly swell created by
Southern Hemisphere storms will arrive late next week.
Additional High Surf Advisories and/or Beach Hazards Statements
may be needed next week.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Area Description:
Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov