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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Los Angeles, CA

March 1, 2025Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Mar 1, 2025, 2:00 PM PST for Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, California. It took effect at Mar 2, 2025, 3:00 AM PST. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2025, 2:00 PM PST (22:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2025, 3:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 3, 2025, 9:00 PM PST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA

Counties Los Angeles County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA

The radar

The Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Vandenberg AFB, CA (KVBG), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 130 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, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2025-03-01Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Vandenberg AFB, CA at 12:00Z on 2025-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 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
1790 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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265 
WHUS46 KLOX 012200
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
200 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

CAZ354-021300-
/O.EXB.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
200 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Surf heights of 4 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet and
  dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west-facing
  beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-021300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250303T2200Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
200 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Surf heights of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 15 feet
  and dangerous rip currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-021300-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0003.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
200 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west-facing
  beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-021300-
/O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0003.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
200 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west-facing
  beaches.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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.

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
7 follow-up statements
339 
WHUS46 KLOX 020434
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
834 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

CAZ340-346-021700-
/O.EXT.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
834 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-021700-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
834 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Surf heights of 4 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-021700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
834 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PST SUNDAY
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-021700-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.250302T1100Z-250304T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
834 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM PST SUNDAY
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$
177 
WHUS46 KLOX 021629
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
829 AM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

CAZ340-346-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
829 AM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
829 AM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 4 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
829 AM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
829 AM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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
514 
WHUS46 KLOX 030335
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
735 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

CAZ340-346-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
735 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
735 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 4 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
735 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ362-366-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
735 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Local sets to 7 feet. Highest surf
  on west-facing beaches.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$
839 
WHUS46 KLOX 030341
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
741 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

CAZ362-366-031145-
/O.CAN.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
741 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
  surf of 4 to 7 feet expected. Local sets to 8 feet. Highest 
  surf on west-facing beaches.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ340-346-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
741 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-
741 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 4 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-031145-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
741 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$
572 
WHUS46 KLOX 030450
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
850 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

CAZ340-346-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
850 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-362-366-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
850 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Monday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-031300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
850 PM PST Sun Mar 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to 
  elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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.

&&

$$
950 
WHUS46 KLOX 031127
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
327 AM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

CAZ340-346-032300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
327 AM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 10 to 15 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-362-366-032300-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
327 AM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 9 feet 
  and dangerous rip currents are expected. Highest surf on west- 
  facing beaches.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles 
  County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-032300-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
327 AM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

...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. Surf will be highest on west-facing 
  beaches.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
522 
WHUS46 KLOX 032221
CFWLOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
221 PM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

CAZ340-346-040500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
San Luis Obispo County Beaches-
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches-
221 PM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents 
  are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.


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.

&&

$$

CAZ354-362-366-040500-
/O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Ventura County Beaches-Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
221 PM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Surf heights of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents
  are expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles 
  County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.


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.

&&

$$

CAZ349-350-040500-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250304T0500Z/
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast-
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-
221 PM PST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa 
  Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST 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.


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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Mar 1, 1:56 PM PST, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 1:56 PM PST, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
156 PM PST Sat Mar 1 2025

.SYNOPSIS...01/901 AM.

A series of storm systems will move over the region into late
next week. Cool and cloudy weather will likely persist with
scattered rain showers possible today, then rain showers and low
elevation snow likely for Sunday and Monday. Another, potentially
stronger, storm is on tap for Wednesday into Thursday. Gusty
westerly winds are expected Sunday and Monday, and again Thursday.

&&

.SHORT TERM (TDY-TUE)...01/155 PM.

Synoptically, a cut-off low with ~550 dam heights moved south of
our area overnight and it is expected to continue moved away from
us to the east. By later tonight a trough extending down the west
coast from a parent ~546 dam Low currently positioned west of
Washington State will start to bring some rain to the northern
portion of the CWA. Snow levels will drop to around 3500' as this
cold system moves through by Monday monring. COnditions will clear
on Tuesday as the area will briefly be under a pop up ridge, but
another trough will move through the area on Wednesday/Thursday.
Conditions should clear again for the weekend before another
system may arrive on Monday the 10th.

Still expecting cool and cloudy conditions today with a slight
(less than 20%) chance of isolated rain showers. There have been a
few sprinkles caught in rain gages - mostly in the LA Co
mountains. It is a complex cloud pattern over the region with a
mix of stratus along the coast and plenty of middle and high
clouds moving over the area as well. Some breaks in the
cloudiness might occur across some areas this afternoon and
evening, but the clouds will keep it cool.

The Sunday rain chances go over 50% shortly after
midnight along the Central Coast as the next storm system digs
south into the region. The cold air mass aloft with a 500 mb cold
pocket cooling to -30C will bring the potential for isolated
thunderstorms and gusty winds Sunday . SPC is still highlighting
the potential for non-severe thunderstorms across San Luis Obispo
and Santa Barbara Counties.

700 mb temperatures cool to between -9C and -10C and snow levels
could lower to between 3000 and 3500 feet, especially north of
Point Conception. Accumulating snow should occur above 4000 feet
and affect mountain roadways on Sunday night and Monday morning.
A winter weather advisory is possible between Sunday and Monday
as accumulating snowfall could combine with gusty winds.

With the cold air mass creating a tight pressure gradients across
the area, gusty west to northwest winds will develop across
portions of the area between Sunday afternoon and Monday. Several
wind advisories are already in place and will follow for the
mountains if there is not a winter weather advisory. An extended
period of gusty west to northwest winds are likely across the
Antelope Valley into Monday night and possibly Tuesday.

The area will be under a pop-up ridge on Tuesday which should
bring clearing and drying as well as lighter winds.

.LONG TERM (WED-SAT)...01/155 PM.

The latest forecast ensembles continue to suggest another storm
system moving into the region Wednesday/Thursday bringing more
widespread showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. There is
moderate confidence on that rough timing, but there is still a
large spread of precipitation amounts. This system seems to be
trending less strong. Models suggest a quarter to half inch across
the coast and valleys with up to a half to one inch of rainfall
in the foothills and mountains. Low snow levels are likely again.

A warming and drying trend is expected for next weekend as models
are indicating a moderate high pressure ridge developing across
the region. Temperatures expected to warm up several degrees with
some low 80s possible by next Saturday in the valleys.

Another trough will be approaching the coast on Monday with
another chance of rain. As a long-range outlook, the EC Ensemble
IVT suggests that there may be systems every couple of days in
days 9-15.

&&

.AVIATION...01/1806Z.

At 17Z at KLAX, the marine layer was about 3100 ft deep. The top
of the inversion was around 4900 ft with a temperature of 11 C.

Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAFs. For the coast and vly
airfields, the timing of dissipation/onset of low clouds and
mostly MVFR conds may be off +/- 1 to 3 hours. There is a 30%
chance of showers later tonight and Sun morning. Strong and gusty
W winds will likely affect KPMD and KWJF late today thru Sun
morning.

KLAX...Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAF. Low clouds and MVFR
conds should affect the airfield much of the time thru early Sun
afternoon. The timing of dissipation/onset of the low clouds may
be off +/- 1 to 3 hours. There is a 30% chance of showers later
tonight and Sun morning. Gusty W winds will likely affect the
airfield Sun afternoon. An E wind component up to 6 kt is expected
about 11Z-15Z Sun.

KBUR...Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAF. Low clouds and MVFR
conds should affect the airfield much of the time thru Sun
morning. The timing of dissipation/onset of the low clouds may be
off +/- 1 to 3 hours. There is also a 30% chance of showers later
tonight and Sun morning.

&&

.MARINE...01/132 PM.

For the outer waters, seas around Small Craft Advisory (SCA)
levels will likely continue thru late Mon night. Winds to SCA
levels across much of the outer waters expected through tonight
will possibly increase to GALE Force (60% chance) for the southern
and central outer waters (PZZ673/676) between Sunday afternoon
and Monday morning then continue thru later Monday night, while
the northern outer waters (PZZ670) remains at SCA levels. Winds
and/or seas will then be at SCA levels (50% chance) at times
Tuesday through Thursday night.

For the inner waters N of Pt. Sal, seas should reach SCA levels
this afternoon and remain at SCA levels thru late Monday night.
SCA level NW winds are likely (80% chance) for much of the time
thru Monday evening. There is a 30% chance of GALE force winds
Monday afternoon/eve. SCA conds are not expected late Monday
night thru Wednesday morning, then are possible (50% chance)
Wednesday afternoon thru Thursday night.

For the inner water S of Pt. Conception, SCA level wind can be
expected for the western Santa Barbara Channel this evening, then
increase again to SCA levels on Sunday morning and spread to the
southern inner waters. GALE force winds are possible (50% chance)
for all the inner waters Sunday afternoon through Monday night.
SCA conds are not expected Tuesday thru Wednesday morning, then
are possible (50% chance) Wednesday night thru Thursday night.

&&

.BEACHES...01/905 AM.

Occasional high surf will be possible through tonight for west-
to-northwest facing beaches north of the Los Angeles-Ventura
County line. There is a moderate-to-high (30-50 percent) chance of
high surf redeveloping on Thursday at similar beaches. High surf
will continue along the Central Coast, especially west and
northwest facing beaches, through Monday afternoon.

&&

.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Surf Advisory in effect until 2 PM PST Monday for zones
      340-346. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Beach Hazards Statement in effect from late tonight through
      Monday evening for zones 349-350-362-366. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Wind Advisory in effect from noon Sunday to 3 AM PST Monday
      for zones 349-351-352. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     High Surf Advisory in effect from 3 AM Sunday to 9 PM PST
      Monday for zone 354. (See LAXCFWLOX).
     Wind Advisory in effect from noon to 9 PM PST Sunday for
      zones 354-355-362. (See LAXNPWLOX).
     Wind Advisory in effect from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM PST Tuesday
      for zones 381-383. (See LAXNPWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 AM PST Tuesday for
      zones 645-670. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 PM PST Sunday for zone
      650. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from Sunday afternoon through late
      Monday night for zones 650-655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect from 6 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday
      for zone 655. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 AM PST Monday for zone
      673. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from Monday morning through late Monday
      night for zone 673. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 PM PST Sunday for zone
      676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
     Gale Watch in effect from Sunday evening through late Monday
      night for zone 676. (See LAXMWWLOX).

&&

PUBLIC...jld/Hall/jld
AVIATION...Sirard
MARINE...Sirard
BEACHES...Sirard
SYNOPSIS...jld

weather.gov/losangeles

Experimental Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook at:
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 2:51 AM PSTWind AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura71 hr
Mar 1, 4:25 AM PSTGale WatchLOX23 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.