Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
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 dangerous 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 Monday
and Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull 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. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 5pm on
Saturday, 6pm on Sunday, 7pm on Monday, and 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