California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/15/2026 01:31

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 1:31AM PDT until July 16 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 1:31am
Expires: 
July 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell combined with abnormally high tides of 7.0 to 7.6 feet will bring the potential for minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas each evening.
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: 
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA