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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Los Angeles, CA

January 18, 2018

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 18, 2018, 3:58 AM PST. It was in force for 64 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2018, 3:58 AM PST (11:58 UTC)
Expired
Jan 20, 2018, 8:16 PM PST
In force
64 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

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335 
WHUS46 KLOX 181158
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
358 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST
FACING BEACHES THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF LIKELY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST
BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON...

.High surf has subsided some at most beaches early this morning. 
However, very large and energetic northwest swell spreading into 
the coastal waters is expected to arrive on the Central Coast 
by afternoon. This new swell will likely bring damaging warning 
level surf of 15 to 20 feet with local sets to 25 feet to west and
northwest facing beaches of the Central Coast beginning this 
afternoon. The large breaking waves could produce some minor 
coastal flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the time
of high tides through Saturday. 

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception. surf will also 
build later today and tonight, peaking at 8 to 12 feet tonight 
and Friday. Local sets to 15 feet are possible on exposed west 
facing locations such as Ventura Harbor.

CAZ034-035-182000-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.W.0001.180118T2000Z-180121T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T2000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
358 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to build today, peaking at 15
  to 20 feet this afternoon through Friday. Local sets to 25 feet
  are possible. High surf will slowly subside by Saturday evening.

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and jetties.
  There will be also a high risk of life-threatening rip currents.
  From this afternoon into Friday, there is an increased threat of
  beach erosion and local flooding of low lying areas such as
  beach parking lots. Dangerous breaking waves are expected in and
  around Morro Bay Harbor.

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.

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-182000-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
358 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to build today, peaking at 8
  to 12 feet late tonight and Friday. Sets to 15 feet are possible
  at exposed locations such as Ventura Pier. High surf will slowly
  subside by Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ039-182000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0003.180118T1158Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
358 AM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for elevated surf and a high risk of rip
currents, which is in effect through Saturday evening. 

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 6 feet is expected on west facing beaches
  through Saturday evening. Local sets to 7 feet are possible 
  near Rincon Point.

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
439 
WHUS46 KLOX 182006
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1206 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST
FACING BEACHES THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF LIKELY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST
BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON...

.A very large and energetic northwest swell spreading into the 
coastal waters is expected to arrive on the Central Coast this 
afternoon. This new swell will likely bring damaging warning 
level surf of 15 to 20 feet with local sets to 25 feet to west and
northwest facing beaches of the Central Coast beginning this 
afternoon. The large breaking waves could produce some minor 
coastal flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the time
of high tides through Saturday.

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception. surf will also
build later today and tonight, peaking at 8 to 12 feet tonight
and Friday. Local sets to 15 feet are possible on exposed west
facing locations such as Ventura Harbor.

CAZ034-035-191200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180118T2000Z/
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1206 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to build today, peaking at 
  15 to 20 feet this afternoon through Friday. Local sets to 25 
  feet are possible. High surf will slowly subside by Saturday 
  evening. 

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. From this afternoon into Friday, there is an 
  increased threat of beach erosion and local flooding of low 
  lying areas such as beach parking lots. Dangerous breaking 
  waves are expected in and around Morro Bay Harbor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous...battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-191200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1206 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to build today, peaking at 
  8 to 12 feet late tonight and Friday. Sets to 15 feet are 
  possible at exposed locations such as Ventura Pier. High surf 
  will slowly subside by Saturday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ039-191200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
1206 PM PST Thu Jan 18 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 6 feet is expected on west facing 
  beaches through Saturday evening. Local sets to 7 feet are 
  possible near Rincon Point. 

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

&&

$$
906 
WHUS46 KLOX 191156
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
356 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE 
CENTRAL COAST...

...HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES 
SOUTH OF POINT CONCEPTION THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.Damaging warning level surf of 15 to 20 feet with local sets to 
25 feet will affect west and northwest facing beaches of the 
Central Coast today, then surf will slowly subside tonight and
Saturday. The large breaking waves could produce some minor 
coastal flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the
times of high tides through Saturday.

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception, high surf of
8 to 12 feet is expected today, then surf will slowly subside
tonight and Saturday. Local sets to 15 feet are possible today 
on exposed west facing locations such as Ventura Harbor.

CAZ034-035-192000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
356 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected average 15 to 20 feet today
  with local sets to 25 feet are possible. High surf will slowly
  subside tonight through Saturday evening.
 
* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and jetties.
  There will be also a high risk of life-threatening rip currents.
  There is an increased threat of beach erosion and local 
  flooding of low lying areas such as beach parking lots. 
  Dangerous breaking waves are expected in and around Morro Bay 
  Harbor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-192000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
356 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to average 8 to 12 feet today
  and early tonight. Sets to 15 feet are possible at exposed
  locations such as Ventura Pier. High surf will slowly subside
  late tonight through Saturday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and 
very dangerous rip currents. Going into the ocean is highly
discouraged, even for experienced swimmers and surfers.
If caught in a rip current, don't swim against the current. Swim
in a direction following the shoreline until you are able to break
free of it.

&&

$$

CAZ039-192000-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
356 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 4 to 6 feet is expected on west facing beaches
  through Saturday evening. Local sets to 8 feet are possible 
  near Rincon Point. 

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

&&

$$
336 
WHUS46 KLOX 191953
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1153 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
CENTRAL COAST...

...HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES SOUTH
OF POINT CONCEPTION THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.Damaging warning level surf of 15 to 20 feet with local sets to
25 feet will affect west and northwest facing beaches of the
Central Coast today, then surf will slowly subside tonight and
Saturday. The large breaking waves could produce some minor
coastal flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the
times of high tides through Saturday.

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception, high surf of
8 to 12 feet is expected today, then surf will slowly subside
tonight and Saturday. Local sets to 15 feet are possible today on
exposed west facing locations such as Ventura Harbor.

CAZ034-035-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1153 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected average 15 to 20 feet today 
  with local sets to 25 feet are possible. High surf will slowly 
  subside tonight through Saturday evening. 

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. There is an increased threat of beach erosion 
  and local flooding of low lying areas such as beach parking 
  lots. Dangerous breaking waves are expected in and around 
  Morro Bay Harbor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1153 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to average 8 to 12 feet 
  today and early tonight. Sets to 15 feet are possible at 
  exposed locations such as Ventura Pier. High surf will slowly 
  subside late tonight through Saturday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and very
dangerous rip currents. Going into the ocean is highly
discouraged, even for experienced swimmers and surfers. If caught
in a rip current, don't swim against the current. Swim in a
direction following the shoreline until you are able to break
free of it.

&&

$$

CAZ039-200600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
1153 AM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 4 to 6 feet is expected on west facing 
  beaches through Saturday evening. Local sets to 8 feet are 
  possible near Rincon Point. 

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

&&

$$
024 
WHUS46 KLOX 200324
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
724 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
CENTRAL COAST through Saturday Evening...

...HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES SOUTH
OF POINT CONCEPTION THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.Damaging surf of 15 to 20 feet along west to northwest facing 
beaches of the Central Coast will subside slowly tonight through 
Saturday. The large breaking waves could produce some minor 
coastal flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the 
times of high tides through Saturday. 

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception, high surf of
6 to 10 feet will slowly subside tonight and Saturday. Locally
higher sets will be possible on exposed west facing locations 
such as Ventura Harbor.

CAZ034-035-201630-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
724 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf of 12 to 18 feet with local sets to 20
  feet will continue through Saturday, and then subside to 7 to 10
  feet by Sunday. The highest surf will be on west to northwest
  facing beaches.

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. There is an increased threat of beach erosion 
  and local flooding of low lying areas such as beach parking 
  lots. Dangerous breaking waves are expected in and around 
  Morro Bay Harbor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-201630-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
724 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to average 6 to 10 feet
  tonight and Saturday. Higher sets are possible at exposed
  locations such as Ventura Harbor. The surf will subside to 3 to
  6 feet by late Saturday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and very
dangerous rip currents. Going into the ocean is highly
discouraged, even for experienced swimmers and surfers. If caught
in a rip current, don't swim against the current. Swim in a
direction following the shoreline until you are able to break
free of it.

&&

$$

CAZ039-201630-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
724 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 5 feet is expected on west facing 
  beaches through Saturday evening. Local sets to 6 feet are 
  possible near Rincon Point. 

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

&&

$$
045 
WHUS46 KLOX 201633
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
833 AM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
CENTRAL COAST THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES SOUTH
OF POINT CONCEPTION THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Damaging surf of 15 to 20 feet along west to northwest facing
beaches of the Central Coast will subside slowly through today. 
The large breaking waves could produce some minor coastal 
flooding, mainly of parking lots, especially near the times of 
high tides.

On west facing beaches south of Point Conception, high surf of
6 to 10 feet will slowly subside today. Locally higher sets will 
be possible on exposed west facing locations such as Ventura 
Harbor.

CAZ034-035-210100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
833 AM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf of 12 to 18 feet with local sets to 20
  feet will continue through today, and then subside to 7 to 10 
  feet by Sunday. The highest surf will be on west to northwest 
  facing beaches. 

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. There is an increased threat of beach erosion 
  and local flooding of low lying areas such as beach parking 
  lots. Dangerous breaking waves are expected in and around 
  Morro Bay Harbor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-210100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
833 AM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to average 6 to 10 feet
  today. Higher sets are possible at exposed locations such as
  Ventura Harbor. The surf will subside to 3 to 6 feet by late
  this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and very
dangerous rip currents. Going into the ocean is highly
discouraged, even for experienced swimmers and surfers. If caught
in a rip current, don't swim against the current. Swim in a
direction following the shoreline until you are able to break
free of it.

&&

$$

CAZ039-210100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
833 AM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 5 feet is expected on west facing beaches
  through this evening. Local sets to 6 feet are possible near 
  Rincon Point. 

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

&&

$$
739 
WHUS46 KLOX 210036
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
436 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...DAMAGING WARNING LEVEL SURF WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE
CENTRAL COAST THROUGH THIS EVENING...

...HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT WEST AND NORTHWEST FACING BEACHES SOUTH
OF POINT CONCEPTION THROUGH THIS EVENING...

CAZ034-035-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
436 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf of 12 to 16 feet with local sets to 18
  feet will continue through this evening, and then subside to 6
  to 9 feet by Sunday. The highest surf will be on west to 
  northwest facing beaches. 

* Impacts...Very large, dangerous and damaging waves with strong
  currents will create an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and jetties.
  There will be also a high risk of life-threatening rip currents.
  There is an increased threat of beach erosion and local flooding
  of low lying areas such as beach parking lots. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
conditions.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
436 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf is expected to average 4 to 8 feet
  through this evening, with higher sets possible at exposed
  locations such as Ventura Harbor. The surf will subside to 3 to
  6 feet by late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Large, powerful, and dangerous waves with strong 
  currents will create an increased risk in drownings. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash over previously dry beaches and 
  jetties. There will be also a high risk of life-threatening 
  rip currents. Damaging breaking waves are possible near the 
  entrance of the Ventura Harbor. Local flooding of low lying 
  beach parking lots will be possible with the high surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and very
dangerous rip currents. Going into the ocean is highly
discouraged, even for experienced swimmers and surfers. If caught
in a rip current, don't swim against the current. Swim in a
direction following the shoreline until you are able to break
free of it.

&&

$$

CAZ039-210500-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
436 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet is
  expected on west facing beaches through this evening. 

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

&&

$$
450 
WHUS46 KLOX 210416
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
816 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

CAZ034-035-211200-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0004.180121T0416Z-180121T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
816 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM PST Sunday. The
High Surf Warning has been cancelled. 

* SURF AND TIMING...Surf of 8 to 12 feet will continue through
  late tonight, subsiding to 6 to 9 feet by Sunday. The highest 
  surf will be on west to northwest facing beaches. 

* Outlook...Another long period NW swell will move into the waters
  late Sunday night, with high surf likely again by early Monday
  morning. Surf is expected to build to 8 to 12 feet on Monday 
  and persist through Monday evening. 

* Impacts...Large, powerful waves with strong currents will create
  an increased risk of drownings. Sneaker waves can suddenly wash
  over previously dry beaches and jetties. There will be also a
  high risk of rip currents. There is an increased threat of minor
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-087-210530-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
816 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has cancelled
the High Surf Advisory. 

Surf has subsided below Advisory level, however, strong rip
currents are expected to persist through Sunday. 

$$

CAZ039-210530-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-180121T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-
816 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has cancelled
the Beach Hazards Statement. 

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

The office that day

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