Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 16 at 2:22PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal
flooding expected.
* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM PDT
Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late
Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased
risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and
surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from
around 8 PM through midnight tonight, due to high astronomical
tides of 7.0 ft to 7.4 ft.
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 hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Area Description:
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: