Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA
473 WHUS46 KLOX 050424 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 924 PM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-090600- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0006.260905T1300Z-260909T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.260905T1300Z-260909T0600Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 924 PM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 10 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents, largest on south- facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Areas most susceptible to coastal flooding will include Avalon, Long Beach (Alamitos Peninsula), and Oxnard to Malibu (including Point Mugu). * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides at 6.3 feet will occur around 5pm on Saturday, 6.7 feet at 6pm on Sunday, 7 feet at 7pm on Monday, and 7.2 feet at 8pm on Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Follow advice from local officials. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ CAZ340-346-349-350-090600- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0017.260905T1300Z-260909T0600Z/ San Luis Obispo County Beaches- Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches- Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 924 PM PDT Fri Sep 4 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PDT SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM PDT Saturday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.1 feet at 5pm on Saturday, 6.3 feet at 630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. Follow advice from local officials. && $$