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Beach Hazards Statement 4, NWS Los Angeles, CA

April 27, 2018Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Apr 27, 2018, 1:38 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Apr 28, 2018, 3:49 AM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2018, 1:38 PM PDT (20:38 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 28, 2018, 3:49 AM PDT
Expired
May 1, 2018, 8:00 AM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

County Los Angeles County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 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 12:00Z on 2018-04-27Temperature 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°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2018-04-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
626 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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136 
WHUS46 KLOX 272038
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
138 PM PDT Fri Apr 27 2018

CAZ040-041-280445-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0004.180428T1300Z-180430T0100Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
138 PM PDT Fri Apr 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for above normal surf, which is in effect
from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. 

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected
  due to elevated and strong surf of 4-6 feet on west facing 
  beaches.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker waves
  can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

Sweet
9 follow-up statements
154 
WHUS46 KLOX 280407
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
907 PM PDT Fri Apr 27 2018

CAZ040-041-281300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.180428T1300Z-180430T0100Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
907 PM PDT Fri Apr 27 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected
  due to elevated and strong surf of 4 to 6 feet on west facing 
  beaches. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

Hall
838 
WHUS46 KLOX 281049
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
349 AM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

CAZ087-281900-
/O.EXB.KLOX.BH.S.0004.180428T1049Z-180430T0100Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
349 AM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for elevated surf, which is in effect 
through Sunday afternoon. 

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected
  on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with
  local sets to 7 ft.
  

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-281900-
/O.EXB.KLOX.BH.S.0004.180428T1049Z-180430T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
349 AM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for elevated surf, which is in effect 
through Sunday afternoon. 

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected
  on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated surf of 6
  to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-281900-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.180428T1049Z-180430T0100Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
349 AM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are expected
  on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with
  local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$
928 
WHUS46 KLOX 282048
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
148 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

CAZ040-041-291200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
148 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-291200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
148 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-291200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
148 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

asr
949 
WHUS46 KLOX 290834
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
134 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

CAZ040-041-300100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
134 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-300100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
134 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-300100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
134 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS46 KLOX 300019
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
519 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

CAZ040-041-301130-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
519 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-301130-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
519 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-301130-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
519 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

Gomberg/Hall
387 
WHUS46 KLOX 300823
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
123 AM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

CAZ040-041-302200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
123 AM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-302200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
123 AM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-302200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
123 AM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$
948 
WHUS46 KLOX 302114
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
214 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

CAZ040-041-010515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
214 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-010515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
214 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-010515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T0600Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
214 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

Sweet
458 
WHUS46 KLOX 010515
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1015 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

CAZ040-041-011500-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
1015 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ087-011500-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1015 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west facing beaches due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 
  feet with local sets to 7 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-011500-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1015 PM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves are 
  expected on west and northwest facing beaches due to elevated 
  surf of 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 10 ft. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Sneaker 
  waves can suddenly wash people off beaches and rock jetties. 

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.

&&

$$

Hall
201 
WHUS46 KLOX 011500
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
800 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

CAZ040-041-011600-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
800 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Conditions are expected to gradually improve today. A few sneaker
waves and rip currents are still possible.

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.

&&


$$

CAZ087-011600-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
800 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Conditions are expected to gradually improve today. A few sneaker
waves and rip currents are still possible.

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.

&&


$$

CAZ034-035-011600-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-180501T1500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
800 AM PDT Tue May 1 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Conditions are expected to gradually improve today. A few sneaker
waves and rip currents are still possible.

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.

&&



$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 2:42 AM PDTGale WarningLOX4 days
Apr 27, 3:11 AM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX72 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.