High Surf Advisory 12/25/2024 13:44 for California areas

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued December 25 at 1:44PM PST until December 25 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 25, 2024 - 1:44pm
Expires: 
December 25, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet will continue through this evening. Surf will be highest on west facing beaches. 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 this evening. * 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 locations in such conditions, so 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