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Beach Hazards Statement 18, NWS Los Angeles, CA
NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 25, 2026, 10:58 AM PDT for Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, California. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2026, 10:58 AM PDT (17:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 30, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Los Angeles, CA
Counties Los Angeles County, CA, Santa Barbara County, CA, Ventura County, CA
The radar
The Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:03 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, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 131 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1742 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
467 WHUS46 KLOX 251758 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1058 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 CAZ087-362-366-260200- /O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0018.260925T1758Z-260930T2300Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 1058 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Primarily south-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-354-260200- /O.NEW.KLOX.BH.S.0018.260925T1758Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches- 1058 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
9 follow-up statements
512 WHUS46 KLOX 251820 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1120 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 CAZ087-362-366-260400- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 1120 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Primarily south-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-354-260400- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches- 1120 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
862 WHUS46 KLOX 260423 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 923 PM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 CAZ087-362-366-261230- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 923 PM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-354-261230- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches- 923 PM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
449 WHUS46 KLOX 260853 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 CAZ087-362-366-262200- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Malibu Coast- Los Angeles County Beaches- 153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. There is a risk of moderate coastal flooding especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the late morning high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal Flood Advisory products will likely be needed for Monday and Tuesday. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-354-262200- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast-Ventura County Beaches- 153 AM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
000 WHUS46 KLOX 262002 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 102 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-271000- /O.NEW.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 102 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhances the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-271000- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 102 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3-5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
466 WHUS46 KLOX 270227 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 727 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-272130- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 727 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhances the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-272130- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 727 PM PDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3-5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
898 WHUS46 KLOX 271918 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1218 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-280500- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 1218 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-280500- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 1218 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
974 WHUS46 KLOX 280220 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 720 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-281030- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 720 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Focused across exposed south facing coasts. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 5 AM Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-281030- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 720 PM PDT Sun Sep 27 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
970 WHUS46 KLOX 280952 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 252 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-282200- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.260928T1200Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260928T1200Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 252 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-282200- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 252 AM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
138 WHUS46 KLOX 282028 CFWLOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 128 PM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 CAZ087-354-362-366-300000- /O.CON.KLOX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260930T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T0000Z/ Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-Ventura County Beaches- Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches- 128 PM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to locally significant beach erosion is likely. Very localized damage possible to most vulnerable areas. 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...Areas of most concern are Avalon, Long Beach (Peninsula and Belmont Shore). While the surf will likely be smaller than Marie (from earlier this month), the lingering erosion effects enhance the vulnerabilities for locally more significant coastal flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ349-350-300000- /O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260930T2300Z/ Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast- Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast- 128 PM PDT Mon Sep 28 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet. Minor tidal overflows possible, especially Monday and Tuesday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas (including Santa Barbara Harbor). Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally moderate coastal flooding impacts possible but unlikely for areas such as Santa Barbara Harbor. These impacts may include moderate flooding of sea water over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Additionally, locally moderate beach erosion is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. && $$
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 Sep 25, 10:02 AM PDT, 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 25, 10:02 AM PDT, 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1002 AM PDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.SYNOPSIS...25/211 AM.
High temperatures will remain above normal through Saturday with
areas of low clouds and fog each morning. Substantial cooling
is expected Sunday and Monday. Beach impacts from Tropical
Cyclone Polo are possible Monday and Tuesday in the form of high
surf and possible beach erosion. A significant warming trend is
expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM (TDY-SUN)...25/1001 AM.
***UPDATE***
Overall not much change in weather conditions today vs yesterday.
There is still about a 1mb onshore trend today, though the marine
layer depth lowered slightly to around 1600 feet in the LA Basin
and around 1000 feet along the Central Coast. Expecting highs
today be within 1-3 degrees of yesterday in most areas except the
mountains where temps will be 3-6 degrees cooler.
For Saturday expecting at least a few degrees of warming across
the LA/Ventura coast and valley areas due to a 1-2mb offshore
trend and a little bit of northeast flow aloft. Highs in Downtown
LA have around a 50-60% chance of reaching 90 and similar chance
for the warmer valleys to reach 100. However, elsewhere highs
Saturday will cool between 2 and 5 degrees from today.
***From Previous Discussion***
Marine layer clouds this morning overspread the Central Coast and
are starting to spread into the inland coasts south of Point
Conception. Expecting these clouds to burn off by mid to late
morning. Daily highs are expected to be a few degrees above
normal through Saturday, then lowering Sunday and Monday before
additional warming starts again next Tuesday. For the next two
days, highs will be around 4 to 6 degrees above normal, and 8 to
10 degrees above normal in the warmest areas. Sunday and Monday
most areas away from the coast will be a few degrees below normal.
However, closer to the coast the high sea surface temperatures
will keep coastal sections slightly above normal, in the 70s to
near 80.
Winds are currently fairly weak across the area, except for gusty
onshore winds through some passes and canyons of LA County,
strongest into the Antelope Valley. Onshore gradients are
forecast to gradually increase through the next couple of days, so
expect these onshore winds (currently gusting to 35 mph at Lake
Palmdale) to increase some during this time. In addition, the
Santa Barbara to Santa Maria gradient will strengthen with
potential for some gusty Sundowner winds over SW Santa Barbara
County Saturday night or more likely Sunday night.
.LONG TERM (MON-THU)...25/210 AM.
Still plenty of uncertainty next week as Polo and Odalys swirl
off central Mexico. In an odd twist, the two storms are actually
slowly moving towards each other and this will present some tricky
track issues that may not be resolved until late this weekend. In
the meantime, most of the ensemble solutions move Polo northwest,
then inland over central Baja, while Odalys will soon shift to a
slow move to the north. There is relatively high confidence that
southern California will be impacted by southerly swells early
next week. However, much less confidence in any rain chances,
especially with the latest forecast tracks favoring a landfall for
Polo somewhere in Baja Sur. Guidance seemed undecided in how much PWAT
values will increase Sunday into Monday, so will have to wait to
see if PWATs or other precip related parameters come into better
alignment over the next few days. Aside from that, some of the
ensemble solutions have been indicating an increase in offshore
flow Tuesday and Wednesday leading to 10-15 degrees of warming.
However, still relatively low confidence in that pending where the
tropical systems track.
&&
.AVIATION...25/1628Z.
At 16Z over KLAX, the marine layer was 1400 ft deep. The top of
the inversion was at 3000 feet with a temperature of 24 Celsius.
High confidence in VFR conditions through at least Saturday for
KPRB, KPMD, and KWJF.
High confidence in clearing at all sites by 19Z today.
For tonight into tomorrow: LIFR/IFR conditions possible at KSBP
(20%) and KSMX (60%). IFR/MVFR conditions possible at KOXR (30%),
KCMA (30%), KSMO (50%), KLAX (70%), KLGB (70%), KBUR (30%), KVNY
(20%). Moderate confidence in timing (plus or minus 3 hours).
High confidence in typical winds.
KLAX...VFR conditions likely to start 17-18Z. There is a 20%
chance of brief MVFR ceilings 23-03Z. There is a 70% chance of
OVC008-012 tonight, low-moderate confidence on timing. High
confidence in any east winds staying under 8 knots.
KBUR...MVFR HZ possible through 20Z, otherwise high confidence in
VFR conditions through at least 10Z. There is a 30% chance of IFR
ceilings 12-16Z on Saturday.
&&
.MARINE...25/934 AM.
Through this weekend, moderate confidence Small Craft Advisory
(SCA) winds and steep seas affecting the outer waters of the
Central Coast. Winds will be strongest this evening, when the
nearshore waters will see brief SCA conditions.
High confidence in widespread gusty winds Monday into Tuesday over
most of the coastal waters, including nearshore. SCA likely
everywhere, with a moderate risk for Gales between Point Sal and
San Nicolas Island.
Southerly swells from Hurricanes Odalys and Polo will affect the
region this weekend through the middle of next week. These swells
will create larger waves nearshore, which could impact some harbor
entrances, especially Sunday through Tuesday.
Some dense fog is possible on the Central Coast this weekend.
&&
.BEACHES...25/949 AM.
Southerly swells from Hurricanes Odalys and Polo will affect the
region this weekend through the middle of next week. This is a
very complicated scenario with two hurricanes so close in
proximity, with one of them (Odalys) poorly handled by our
computer models. Another complexity is the relatively short
window of time that Polo is far enough to the west for its waves
to have a clear path towards southern California. This means that
the swells will have a sharp peak and narrow window of time to
line up with the high tides. Lastly, some south-facing shores are
extra vulnerable because of the lingering erosion effects of
Hurricane Marie from earlier this month.
While the surf heights will likely range in the 4 to 7 foot range
for south facing beaches at times Sunday through Tuesday, there
is a plus or minus in that potential of 2 feet or so due to the
complications mentioned above. High tides will steadily build
each day and peak Monday and Tuesday, likely reaching around 7
feet (MLLW) - which is higher by almost a foot over astronomical
tides due to ongoing effects of El Nino.
There is a significant concern for Coastal Flooding over
vulnerable south-facing beaches as a result, but the magnitude is
still uncertain. The areas of most concern include Avalon, Long
Beach, Malibu and Santa Barbara. The reasonable worst-case
scenario is for impacts similar the Hurricane Marie from earlier
this month, but the most likely outcome is for impacts to be a
step less. The one exception being Avalon on Catalina Island, as
the swells from Hurricane Polo will be more from a southeasterly
direction than with Marie, which they are more exposed to. The
same goes for Santa Barbara Harbor, but being the furthest away
from the Hurricane, the risk is less but still present.
South-facing beaches should plan for shallow flooding of seawater
over low lying beach walkways, parking lots, and roads as well as
significant beach erosion. Very localized damage to structures is
possible in the most vulnerable areas. With all that stated, there
is a potential that impacts are minimal if the lower-end surf
outcome materializes.
A decision will be made later today on if a Beach Hazards
Statement or Coastal Flood Advisory will be issued.
&&
.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...NONE.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9
PM PDT this evening for zone 645. (See LAXMWWLOX).
Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9 AM PDT Saturday for
zones 670-673. (See LAXMWWLOX).
&&
PUBLIC...MW/Ciliberti
AVIATION...RK
MARINE...RK
BEACHES...RK
SYNOPSIS...MW/Ciliberti
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