Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 10:58AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* 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, peaking Sunday
and Monday.
* 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).
Significant damage to roads or structures
is NOT expected.
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov