One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles ESE Carpinteria CA
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 147 PM PST Thu Dec 12 2024 CAZ349-350-362-366-131300- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0020.241213T0000Z-241216T0000Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 147 PM PST Thu Dec 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet expected. Very minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. In addition, astronomical tides will be running high, around 7 feet. And with the elevated surf, very minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding will be possible for west and northwest- facing beaches within a couple hours of morning high tides, which will progress from around 7AM PST Friday to between 8AM and 9AM PST by Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. High astronomical tides in combination with above normal surf will likely produce minor flooding of low-lying areas along the beach such as beach parking lots. Coastal officials should take the necessary precautionary measures to safeguard their beaches. && $$