Active Alerts Malibu West, CA

Beach Hazards Statement
Issued at Fri 1:53 PM Jun. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, orstay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadlyin such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Description

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due toelevated surf of 4 to 6 feet expected, highest on west-facingbeaches.* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast andLos Angeles County Beaches.* WHEN...Through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Ripcurrents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves canwash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boatsnearshore.