Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 18 at 7:02AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.
* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning.
* 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...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor
coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening
high tides (7pm to 11pm) Sunday night.
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
Sender: