Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 1 at 1:47AM PST until February 2 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, very minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tides on Sunday and Monday, highest Monday. High tides will be around 6.8 to 7.1 feet between 815 and 900 am both days.
Safety Instructions
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.