Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 4 at 10:46AM PDT until October 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are expected
due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Abnormally high morning and
evening tides of 6.5 to 7 ft is expected.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Most
susceptible areas will be Long Beach and Avalon Harbor Tuesday
and Wednesday. Then, Mailbu to Ventura Wednesday through
Friday.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening.
* 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the
morning and evening high tides, including over beach parking
lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is
possible to likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a moderate chance that an upgrade
to Coastal Flood Advisory and/or High Surf Advisory will be
needed. These products will likely need to be extended into the
weekend.
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:
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