Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
439 AM PDT Wed May 22 2024

CAZ087-362-366-222100-
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Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast-
Los Angeles County Beaches-
439 AM PDT Wed May 22 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents. Elevated surf of 3 to
  6 feet. Waves will be largest and the risk of rip currents will
  be greatest on south and southwest facing shores.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
  Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.

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