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Beach Hazards Statement 13, NWS Los Angeles, CA

May 19, 2019

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at May 19, 2019, 2:21 PM PDT. It took effect at May 20, 2019, 3:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2019, 2:21 PM PDT (21:21 UTC)
In effect from
May 20, 2019, 3:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 23, 2019, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

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261 
WHUS46 KLOX 192121
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
221 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

CAZ034-035-200630-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
221 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will build to 7 to 10 feet today, 
  peaking around 8 to 12 feet tonight into early Monday. Surf 
  will slowly diminish Monday through early Tuesday morning. The 
  highest surf will be on west to northwest facing beaches, and 
  strong rip currents and long-shore currents are expected on 
  all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-041-200630-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0013.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
221 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING 
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 4 to 7 feet, locally 8 feet in Ventura County.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
Kj
13 follow-up statements
947 
WHUS46 KLOX 192249
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
349 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

CAZ040-200700-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0013.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
349 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 9 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will build to a peak of 4 to 7 feet by
  Monday and will remain elevated at least into Tuesday morning.
  The highest surf will be on west to northwest facing beaches,
  and strong rip currents and long-shore currents are expected on
  all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-200700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
349 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will build to 7 to 10 feet today, 
  peaking around 8 to 12 feet tonight into early Monday. Surf 
  will slowly diminish Monday through early Tuesday morning. The 
  highest surf will be on west to northwest facing beaches, and 
  strong rip currents and long-shore currents are expected on 
  all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-200700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
349 PM PDT Sun May 19 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PDT MONDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet.
 
* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
Kj
148 
WHUS46 KLOX 200702
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

CAZ034-035-201515-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peaking between 8 and 12 feet this
  morning. Surf will slowly diminish later today and tonight. The
  highest surf will be on west and northwest facing beaches.
  Strong rip currents and long-shore currents are expected on all
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-201515-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
1202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peak at 4 to 7 feet today and will
  remain elevated at least into Tuesday morning. The highest surf
  will be on west and northwest facing beaches. Strong rip 
  currents and long-shore currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-201515-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.190520T1000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
1202 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
144 
WHUS46 KLOX 201322
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
622 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

CAZ034-035-202130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
622 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peak between 8 and 12 feet this 
  morning. Surf will slowly diminish later today and tonight. The 
  highest surf will be on west and northwest facing beaches. 
  Strong rip currents and long-shore currents are expected on all 
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-202130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
622 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peak at 5 to 8 feet today and will 
  remain elevated at least into Tuesday morning. The highest surf 
  will be on west and northwest facing beaches. Strong rip 
  currents and long-shore currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-202130-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
622 AM PDT Mon May 20 2019

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
141 
WHUS46 KLOX 202039
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
139 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

CAZ034-035-210530-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
139 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peak between 8 and 10 feet today and
  then slowly decrease overnight. The highest surf will be on 
  west and northwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents and long-
  shore currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-210530-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
139 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves will peak at 5 to 7 feet today and will 
  remain elevated at least into Tuesday morning. The highest 
  surf will be on west and northwest facing beaches. Strong rip 
  currents and long-shore currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-210530-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
139 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
481 
WHUS46 KLOX 210319
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
819 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

CAZ034-035-211000-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
819 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet will slowly decrease 
  overnight. The highest surf will be on west and northwest facing
  beaches. Strong rip currents and long- shore currents are 
  expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-211600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
819 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* SURF...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet will gradually decrease
  through Tuesday morning. The highest surf will be on west and 
  northwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents and long-shore 
  currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-211600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
819 PM PDT Mon May 20 2019

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

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

Smith
074 
WHUS46 KLOX 210933
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
233 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

CAZ034-035-211045-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1000Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
233 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Surf has diminished below advisory levels. 

$$

CAZ040-211600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Ventura County Coast-
233 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* SURF...Breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will gradually decrease
  through this morning. The highest surf will be on west and 
  northwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents and long-shore 
  currents are expected on all 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-211600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
233 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through this morning. 

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
889 
WHUS46 KLOX 211604
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
904 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

CAZ040-212200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190521T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KLOX.BH.S.0013.190521T1604Z-190521T2200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
904 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for elevated surf and high risk of rip
currents, which is in effect until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through this afternoon.

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

&&

$$

CAZ041-212200-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190521T2200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
904 AM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through this afternoon. 

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

&&

$$

Sweet
524 
WHUS46 KLOX 212022
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
122 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

CAZ034-035-220430-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.190522T0600Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
122 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to
5 AM PDT Thursday. 

* SURF...10-12 feet, with max sets to 14 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-220430-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
122 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through Wednesday night. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-220430-
/O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
122 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through this afternoon. 

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

&&

$$

Sweet
978 
WHUS46 KLOX 220418
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
918 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

CAZ034-035-221300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.190522T0600Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
918 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* SURF...10-12 feet, with max sets to 14 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-221300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
918 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through Wednesday night. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-221300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
918 PM PDT Tue May 21 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through Wednesday night. 

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

&&

$$
735 
WHUS46 KLOX 220815
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
115 AM PDT Wed May 22 2019

CAZ034-035-222200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
115 AM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* SURF...10-12 feet with max sets to 14 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-222200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
115 AM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through tonight. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ040-222200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
115 AM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through tonight. 

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

&&

$$
081 
WHUS46 KLOX 221932
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1232 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

CAZ040-230345-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
1232 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Thursday.
The Beach Hazards Statement has been cancelled. 

* SURF...High surf of 5 to 8 feet through tonight. Highest
  surf is expected on southwest facing beaches. There is also a
  high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-230345-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1232 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* SURF...10-12 feet with max sets to 14 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-230345-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
1232 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet through tonight. Highest
  surf is expected on southwest facing beaches. There is also a
  high risk of rip currents.

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

&&

$$

Sweet
761 
WHUS46 KLOX 230311
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
811 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

CAZ034-035-231200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
811 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* SURF...High surf of 10 to 12 feet will subside to 7 to 9 feet
  late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ040-231200-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
811 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* SURF...High surf of 5 to 8 feet will subside to 4-6 feet late
  tonight. Highest surf is expected on southwest facing beaches. 
  There is also a high risk of rip currents. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ041-231200-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
811 PM PDT Wed May 22 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet will continue through
  late tonight. Highest surf is expected on southwest facing 
  beaches. There is also a high risk of rip currents. 

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

&&

$$
368 
WHUS46 KLOX 231146
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
446 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019

CAZ034-035-231300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
446 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Surf has diminished below advisory levels. 

$$

CAZ040-231300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Ventura County Coast-
446 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Surf has diminished below advisory levels. 

$$

CAZ041-231300-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190523T1200Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
446 AM PDT Thu May 23 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Surf, and associated beach hazards, have diminished. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 8:22 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLOX24 hr
May 19, 1:04 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLOX26 hr
May 19, 3:09 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX59 hr
May 19, 1:30 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXSan Luis Obispo2 hr

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Sources

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