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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
924 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

CAZ043-552-301315-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0011.250830T1200Z-250902T0600Z/
San Diego County Coastal Areas-Orange County Coastal Areas-
924 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets to 7 feet along
  Orange County beaches. Strong longshore currents and surf 3 to 5
  feet along San Diego County beaches.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
  Coastal Areas.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents for all beaches will create
  hazardous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The elevated surf is driven by a
  southerly swell (190 degrees) at 3 feet with a period of 16-18
  seconds. Both swell and surf will begin to gradually lower
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1210 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

CAZ354-362-366-301000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0013.250830T1200Z-250902T0600Z/
Ventura County Beaches-Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
1210 PM PDT Fri Aug 29 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to a long
  period south swell producing elevated surf up to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
  County Beaches. Highest for south facing beaches, especially
  from Point Mugu to Malibu.

* 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.


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.

&&

$$

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