Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 21 at 10:55AM PST until December 25 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 21, 2024 - 10:55am
Expires:
December 22, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet for WEST facing beaches,
largest Monday night through Tuesday. Very dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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...High tides between 4.0 and 5.0 feet MLLW
are expected each morning between 3 AM and 6 AM. Minor and
shallow coastal flooding over normally dry sandy beach areas is
possible during these times.
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:
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA