Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 30 at 1:16PM PDT until August 31 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated
sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of southerly swells will
continue to impact Southern California through much of next
week.
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:
Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov