Beach Hazards Statement 12/26/2024 08:41 for California areas

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 26 at 8:41AM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 8:41am
Expires: 
December 27, 2024 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet. Surf highest on west-facing beaches. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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.
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: 
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA