Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 5:55AM PST until December 25 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 5:55am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet on WEST facing
beaches this morning will subside to 6 to 10 feet this
afternoon, then surf will continue at High Surf Advisory levels
through Wednesday evening. Very dangerous rip currents are
expected.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast and Malibu Coast.
* 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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA