< Beach Hazards Statement California | Effective 03/15/2026 13:05

Beach Hazards Statement California | Effective 03/15/2026 13:05

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 1:05PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires: 
March 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.
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