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Beach Hazards Statement 21, NWS Los Angeles, CA

December 1, 2019

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Dec 1, 2019, 2:07 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 2, 2019, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 1, 2019, 2:07 AM PST (10:07 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2019, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 2, 2019, 10:00 PM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

The text

As transmitted.

935 
WHUS46 KLOX 011007
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
207 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

CAZ034-035-012000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1100Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
207 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PST 
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM PST
Monday. 

* SURF...Surf between 8 and 12 feet on northwest to west facing
  beaches will develop early Monday morning and persist through
  the afternoon before diminishing below high surf advisory 
  thresholds.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and 
  rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-040-012000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
207 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 10 PM PST 
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM PST
Monday. 

* SURF...Surf between 6 and 8 feet will develop early Monday
  morning across exposed west facing beaches of Ventura and Santa
  Barbara County. The high surf will continue through Monday
  evening before lowering to below high surf advisory thresholds.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-012000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0021.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
207 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf 3-6 feet with local sets to 7 feet
  across exposed west facing beaches.

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

&&

$$

Kaplan
6 follow-up statements
785 
WHUS46 KLOX 011958
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

CAZ034-035-020400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1100Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PST
MONDAY...

* SURF...Surf between 8 and 12 feet on northwest to west facing 
  beaches will develop early Monday morning and persist through 
  the afternoon before diminishing below high surf advisory 
  thresholds. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and 
  rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-040-020400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* SURF...Surf between 5 and 8 feet will develop early Monday 
  morning across exposed west facing beaches of Ventura and 
  Santa Barbara County. The high surf will continue through 
  Monday evening before lowering to below high surf advisory 
  thresholds. 

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-020400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
1158 AM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf 3-6 feet with local sets to 7 feet 
  across exposed west facing beaches. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can 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
802 
WHUS46 KLOX 020309
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
709 PM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

CAZ034-035-021100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1100Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
709 PM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PST
MONDAY...

* SURF...Surf between 8 and 12 feet on northwest to west facing
  beaches will develop early Monday morning and persist through
  the afternoon before diminishing below high surf advisory
  thresholds. Strong rip current activity is possible.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and 
  rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-040-021100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
709 PM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* SURF...Surf between 5 and 8 feet will develop early Monday
  morning across exposed west facing beaches of Ventura and Santa
  Barbara County. The high surf will continue through Monday
  evening before lowering to below high surf advisory thresholds.
  Strong rip current activity is possible.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-021100-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
709 PM PST Sun Dec 1 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PST MONDAY
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf between 3 and 6 feet with local sets to
  7 feet across exposed west facing beaches. Strong rip current
  activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Hall
710 
WHUS46 KLOX 021028
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
228 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

CAZ034-035-021830-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1100Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
228 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* SURF...Surf between 8 and 12 feet on northwest to west facing
  beaches will develop early this morning and persist through the
  afternoon before diminishing below high surf advisory 
  thresholds. Strong rip current activity is possible. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and 
  rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-040-021830-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
228 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING... 

* SURF...Surf between 5 and 8 feet will develop early this morning
  across exposed west facing beaches of Ventura and Santa Barbara
  County. The high surf will continue through this evening before
  lowering to below high surf advisory thresholds. Strong rip 
  current activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-021830-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.191202T1400Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
228 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... 

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf between 3 and 6 feet with local sets 
  to 7 feet across exposed west facing beaches. Strong rip 
  current activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Kaplan
690 
WHUS46 KLOX 021811
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1011 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

CAZ034-035-030100-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1011 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* SURF...Surf between 8 and 12 feet on northwest to west facing 
  beaches will develop early this morning and persist through 
  the afternoon before diminishing below high surf advisory 
  thresholds. Strong rip current activity is possible. 

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large 
  breaking waves can cause injury...wash people off beaches and 
  rocks...and capsize small boats near shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ039-040-030215-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
1011 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF...Surf between 5 and 8 feet will develop early this 
  morning across exposed west facing beaches of Ventura and 
  Santa Barbara County. The high surf will continue through this 
  evening before lowering to below high surf advisory 
  thresholds. Strong rip current activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-030215-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
1011 AM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf between 3 and 6 feet with local sets 
  to 7 feet across exposed west facing beaches. Strong rip 
  current activity is possible. 

* 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
341 
WHUS46 KLOX 030054
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
454 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

CAZ034-035-030200-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-191203T0100Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
454 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Surf and swell will continue to subside this evening and the high
surf advisory will be allowed to expire. There is another chance
of high late this week and over the weekend.

$$

CAZ039-040-030600-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
454 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* SURF...Surf between 5 and 8 feet will continue through this 
  evening before lowering to below high surf advisory thresholds. 
  Strong rip current activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ041-030600-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
454 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* HAZARDS...Elevated surf between 3 and 6 feet with local sets 
  to 7 feet across exposed west facing beaches. Strong rip 
  current activity is possible. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Hall
792 
WHUS46 KLOX 030547
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
947 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

CAZ039-040-030700-
/O.EXP.KLOX.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Santa Barbara County South Coast-Ventura County Coast-
947 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Surf and swell will continue to subside this evening and the high
surf advisory will be allowed to expire. There is a chance of 
high surf late this week and over the weekend.

$$

CAZ041-030700-
/O.EXP.KLOX.BH.S.0021.000000T0000Z-191203T0600Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
947 PM PST Mon Dec 2 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

Surf and swell will continue to subside this evening and the high
surf advisory will be allowed to expire. There is a chance of 
high surf late this week and over the weekend.

$$

Hall

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