California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 02:03

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 2:03AM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:03am
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...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.
Instruction: 
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