Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 1:37PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal
flooding expected.
* WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM PDT
Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late
Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...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. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. The highest risk for
coastal flooding will be near low-lying areas of Long Beach.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from
from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night and Tuesday night,
due to high astronomical tides of 7.2 ft to 7.7 ft.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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.
Area Description:
Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov