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.
* 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.