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Beach Hazards Statement 15, NWS Los Angeles, CA

November 4, 2021Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Nov 4, 2021, 1:29 PM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It took effect at Nov 5, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 4, 2021, 1:29 PM PDT (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 5, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Nov 5, 2021, 7:55 PM PDT
In force
18 hr
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 20:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-11-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-11-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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1788 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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787 
WHUS46 KLOX 042029
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
129 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

CAZ040-050430-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.211104T2200Z-211106T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
129 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday. Peaking on Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.8 feet is expected 
  around 9:47 AM PDT Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will 
  be possible around this high tide at beach and harbor areas 
  that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-050430-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
129 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday. Peaking on Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.5 feet is expected 
  around 10:20 AM PDT Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will 
  be possible around this high tide at beach and harbor areas 
  that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-050430-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0015.211105T0900Z-211106T0400Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
129 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Abnormally high tides between 6.5
  and 7.0 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is expected around 9:40 AM PDT 
  Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible around 
  this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with 
  normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also possible. No 
  significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Lund/Kittell
4 follow-up statements
051 
WHUS46 KLOX 050321
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
821 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

CAZ040-051130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
821 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.8 feet is expected 
  around 9:47 AM PDT Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will 
  be possible around this high tide at beach and harbor areas 
  that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-051130-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
821 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.5 feet is expected 
  around 10:20 AM PDT Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will 
  be possible around this high tide at beach and harbor areas 
  that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion 
  is also possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-051130-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0015.211105T0900Z-211106T0400Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
821 PM PDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Abnormally high tides 
  between 6.5 and 7.0 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...From 2 AM PDT Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is expected around 9:40 AM PDT 
  Friday morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible around 
  this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with 
  normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also possible. No 
  significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Lund/Kittell/Sirard
856 
WHUS46 KLOX 050913
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
213 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CAZ040-051800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
213 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast, highest on west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.8 feet is expected around
  9:47 AM PDT this morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible
  around this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is 
  uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also 
  possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-051800-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
213 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara
  County Central Coast, highest on west and northwest facing
  beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.5 feet is expected around
  10:20 AM PDT this morning. Pooling of sea water will be 
  possible around this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is
  uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also 
  possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-051800-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
213 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Abnormally high tides 
  between 6.5 and 7.0 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is expected around 9:40 AM PDT
  this morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible around this
  high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with 
  normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also possible. No 
  significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

Sirard
028 
WHUS46 KLOX 051758
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1058 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CAZ040-060400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Ventura County Coast-
1058 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast, highest on west-facing beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.8 feet occurred around 
  9:47 AM PDT this morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible 
  around this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon
  with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also possible.
  No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ034-035-060400-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-
1058 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet with dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Central Coast and Santa Barbara 
  County Central Coast, highest on west and northwest facing 
  beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high tide of 6.5 feet occurred around 
  10:20 AM PDT this morning. Pooling of sea water will be possible
  around this high tide at beach and harbor areas that is 
  uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Minor beach erosion is also 
  possible. No significant damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$

CAZ041-087-060400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
1058 AM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Abnormally high tides 
  between 6.5 and 7.0 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina and Santa 
  Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip 
  currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can 
  wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats 
  nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide around 9:40 AM PDT this morning.
  Pooling of sea water will be possible around this high tide at 
  beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal 
  ranges. Minor beach erosion is also possible. No significant 
  damage is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

&&

$$
802 
WHUS46 KLOX 060255
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
755 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

CAZ034-035-040-060400-
/O.CAN.KLOX.SU.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
San Luis Obispo County Central Coast-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast-Ventura County Coast-
755 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

CAZ041-087-060400-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-211106T0400Z/
Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
755 PM PDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

Surf conditions have diminished. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 3, 10:46 PM PDTDense Fog AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles10 hr

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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.