< California High Surf Advisory | Effective 05/16/2026 21:55

California High Surf Advisory | Effective 05/16/2026 21:55

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 9:55pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Area Description: 
Ventura County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA