Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 2:18PM PDT until October 11 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected,
especially for vulnerable south-facing beaches like Point Mugu
and Port Hueneme. High surf of 4 to 7 feet is also expected with
strong rip currents.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Sea-water flooding of beach and harbor roads, parking
lots, and walkways is likely, especially around the time of high
tide. Very isolated damage is possible. Significant beach
erosion is expected. 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...High tides of 7.0 to 7.5 feet will be
common each morning.
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 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov