High Surf Advisory 12/23/2024 10:18 for California areas

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued December 23 at 10:18AM PST until December 25 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 10:18am
Expires: 
December 23, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet are expected on WEST facing beaches through Tuesday morning, then surf of 6 to 10 feet is likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Very dangerous rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM 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 5 AM. Minor and shallow coastal flooding over normally dry sandy beach areas is possible during these times.
Instruction: 
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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: 
Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA