Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 17 at 1:02PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:00am
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) Sunday night.
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
Sender: