California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 2:31PM PDT until June 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches, as well as minor coastal flooding near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from from around 10 PM through 2 AM tonight, due to high astronomical tides of 6.6 ft to 6.8 ft.
Instruction: 
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: 
Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov