Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 8:45PM PST until December 25 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 8:45pm
Expires:
December 25, 2024 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet will continue
through Wednesday evening. Strong and dangerous rip currents
are expected.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and 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.
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