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Beach Hazards Statement 21, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 23, 2018Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Dec 23, 2018, 4:29 PM PST for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Dec 25, 2018, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 27 hr.

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Issued
Dec 23, 2018, 4:29 PM PST (00:29 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2018, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 26, 2018, 9:00 AM PST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Los Angeles County, CA

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The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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0-6 km bulk shear
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28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
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477 
WHUS46 KLOX 240029
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018

.A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the Central
Coast this evening through Monday. Another large westerly swell
will arrive late Monday night into Tuesday, causing even larger
surf for Central Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west
facing beaches south of Point Conception through Wednesday.
Astronomically high tides during the morning hours this week may
cause coastal flooding and erosion Tuesday into Wednesday. 

CAZ034-035-241200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181224T0400Z-181226T2200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to
2 PM PST Wednesday. 

* SURF...Surf of 6 to 10 feet is expected by late this evening,
  then building to 8 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet Monday
  morning. The surf will then rise to 10 to 15 feet with sets to
  18 feet early Tuesday morning, and continue through Wednesday
  afternoon.

* TIDES...High tides forecasted to be 6.9 feet at 10 AM Monday, 6.6
  feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday and 6 feet at noon on Wednesday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides
  and very large surf will bring a minor risk of coastal flooding
  Monday morning, with an increasing risk Tuesday and Wednesday
  when the largest surf occurs. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong
  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. Coastal flooding is
  possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots
  and harbor walkways, along with beach erosion. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized Minor coastal flooding is
possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots 
and harbor walkways. No significant damage is expected.beach 
erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. 
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against 
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-241200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for Outlook for High Surf, which is in 
effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. 

* HAZARDS...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to
  10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such
  as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf
  is likely to persist through Wednesday evening. 

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-241200-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
429 PM PST Sun Dec 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for Elevated surf and strong rip currents,
which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday 
evening.


* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon
  Point. The elevated surf is likely to persist through Wednesday
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Smith/Gomberg
7 follow-up statements
935 
WHUS46 KLOX 241204
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

.A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the
Central Coast today. Another large westerly swell will arrive 
late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for Central 
Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west facing beaches 
south of Point Conception through Wednesday. Astronomically high 
tides during the morning hours this week may cause coastal 
flooding and erosion Tuesday into Wednesday.

CAZ034-035-242015-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T2200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf of 8 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet is expected by
  this morning. The surf will then rise to 10 to 15 feet with 
  sets to 18 feet early Tuesday morning, and continue through 
  Wednesday afternoon.
 
* TIDES...High tides forecasted to be 6.9 feet at 10 AM today, 
  6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday and 6 feet at noon on Wednesday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides
  and very large surf will bring a minor risk of coastal flooding
  this morning, with an increasing risk Tuesday and Wednesday 
  when the largest surf occurs. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 
  Strong 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. 
  Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such 
  as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach 
  erosion. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized Minor coastal flooding is
possible over low-lying coastal areas such as beach parking lots
and harbor walkways. No significant damage is expected.beach
erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-242015-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets 
  to 10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches 
  such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The 
  high surf is likely to persist through Wednesday evening. 

* 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-242015-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
404 AM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon 
  Point. The elevated surf is likely to persist through 
  Wednesday evening. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Kaplan
400 
WHUS46 KLOX 242003
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

.A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the
Central Coast through this evening. Another large westerly swell 
will arrive late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf 
for Central Coast beaches with high surf also likely on west 
facing beaches south of Point Conception through Wednesday 
morning. An astronomical high tide during the late morning hours
on Tuesday may cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion 
along the Central Coast.

CAZ040-041-087-250430-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1500Z-181227T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Tuesday to 9 AM
PST Wednesday. The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10
  feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches such as
  those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is
  likely to persist into Wednesday morning. 

* 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. Minor coastal
  flooding during late morning high tides is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-250430-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf of 7 to 10 feet with sets to 12 feet is expected
  through tonight. The surf will build to 9 to 12 feet with sets
  to 14 feet Tuesday morning then continue through Tuesday 
  evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. 

* TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides
  and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal
  flooding late Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 
  Strong 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. 
  Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such 
  as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach 
  erosion. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and 
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in
a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. 
If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-250430-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
1203 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon
  Point. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Sirard
867 
WHUS46 KLOX 250236
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

.A long period northwest swell will bring high surf to the
Central Coast through tonight. Another large westerly swell will 
arrive late tonight into Tuesday, causing even larger surf for 
Central Coast beaches. High surf is also likely on west facing 
beaches south of Point Conception early Tuesday through Wednesday
morning. An astronomical high tide during the late morning hours 
on Tuesday may cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion along
the Central Coast.

CAZ034-035-251200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf of 7 to 10 feet with sets to 12 feet is expected 
  through tonight. The surf will build to 9 to 12 feet with sets 
  to 14 feet Tuesday morning then continue through Tuesday 
  evening before gradually subsiding through Wednesday morning. 

* TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM Tuesday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides 
  and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal 
  flooding late Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 
  Strong 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. 
  Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such 
  as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach 
  erosion. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-251200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 
  10 feet by Tuesday morning, highest on west facing beaches 
  such as those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The 
  high surf is likely to persist into Wednesday morning. 

* 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. Minor coastal 
  flooding during late morning high tides is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-251200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
636 PM PST Mon Dec 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PST
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon 
  Point. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$
790 
WHUS46 KLOX 251144
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

.A long period large west to northwest swell will bring high surf
to the Central Coast beaches. High surf is also likely on west 
facing beaches south of Point Conception early today through 
Wednesday morning. An astronomical high tide during the late 
morning hours today may cause some coastal flooding and beach 
erosion along the Central Coast.

CAZ034-035-252000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue
  through this evening before gradually subsiding through 
  Wednesday morning. 

* TIDES...High tide forecast to be 6.6 feet at 11:00 AM today.

* COASTAL FLOODING...The combination of high astronomical tides 
  and very large surf will bring a moderate risk of coastal 
  flooding late Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 
  Strong 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. 
  Coastal flooding is possible over low-lying coastal areas such 
  as beach parking lots and harbor walkways, along with beach 
  erosion. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-252000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf is expected to build to 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10
  feet this morning, highest on west facing beaches such as those
  near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. The high surf is 
  likely to persist into Wednesday morning. 

* 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. Minor coastal 
  flooding during late morning high tides is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-252000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.181225T1400Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
344 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon 
  Point. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Kaplan
362 
WHUS46 KLOX 251937
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

.A long period large west to northwest swell will bring high surf
to the Central Coast beaches through Wednesday morning. High surf
is also likely on west facing beaches south of Point Conception 
during the period.

CAZ034-035-260400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue 
  through this evening before gradually subsiding through 
  Wednesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Strong
  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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-260400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 5 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet will continue
  through this evening then slowly subside tonight into Wednesday
  morning. Surf will be highest on west-facing beaches such as
  those near Ventura Harbor and Manhattan Beach. 

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-260400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
1137 AM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Surf building to 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 
  feet, highest on beaches with west exposure such as Rincon 
  Point. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Sirard
338 
WHUS46 KLOX 260438
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

CAZ034-035-261700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 9 to 12 feet with sets to 14 feet will continue 
  through this evening before gradually subsiding through 
  Wednesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 
  Strong 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-261700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* SURF...Surf 4 to 7 feet with local sets to 9 feet will continue
  through late this evening, and will subside through Wednesday
  morning. Surf will be highest in Ventura County on west facing
  beaches. 

* 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught
in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

CAZ039-261700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
838 PM PST Tue Dec 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet will
  continue through Wednesday morning, highest on beaches with 
  west exposure such as Rincon Point. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

$$

Smith
469 
WHUS46 KLOX 261650
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

CAZ034-035-261800-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through 
this afternoon, with surf falling below 10 feet overall. As a
result, the High Surf Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM
PST. 

However, elevated surf of 5-8 feet with local max sets to 10
feet can be expected on west and northwest facing beaches through
the afternoon. Strong rip currents will continue during the 
period.

$$

CAZ040-041-087-261800-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through 
this afternoon, with surf falling below 7 feet overall. As a 
result, the High Surf Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM 
PST.

However, elevated surf of 3-5 feet with local max sets to 6 feet 
can be expected on west-facing beaches through the afternoon. 
Strong rip currents will continue during the period.

$$

CAZ039-261800-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-181226T1700Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
850 AM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

The west-northwest swell will continue to slowly subside through 
this afternoon, with surf falling to 2-4 feet. Moderate rip 
currents will continue during the period.

$$

Sirard

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 4:29 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles65 hr
Dec 24, 3:05 AM PSTGale WarningLOX48 hr
Dec 24, 3:59 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLOX42 hr
Dec 24, 2:25 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningLOX31 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in California, 2018Every beach hazards statement in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.