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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
147 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

CAZ362-366-021000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0002.260202T1200Z-260203T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
147 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, very minor coastal flooding
  will be possible around the morning high tides on Sunday and
  Monday, highest Monday. High tides will be around 6.8 to 7.1
  feet between 815 and 900 am both days.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
429 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

CAZ006-529-530-012000-
/O.CON.KMTR.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260201T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260202T1700Z/
San Francisco-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
429 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of
  sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14
  to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of
  inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
  near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are
  forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves,
  strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
  tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at
  10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of
  storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell
  that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.
  High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later
  along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay,
  respectively.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
116 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

CAZ552-012215-
/O.NEW.KSGX.BH.S.0001.260202T1200Z-260203T0500Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
116 AM PST Sun Feb 1 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet on
  west-facing beaches will combine with higher than average tides
  and lead to minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding.

* WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal
  erosion most likely during times of high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at Newport Beach: 6.4
  feet (MLLW) at 08:58 AM PST Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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