Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu, Los Angeles County Beaches and Ventura County Beaches are included in an updated high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:12 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Tuesday Sept. 8, at 11 p.m.
“Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with local sets to 8 feet and dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents. Highest waves on south- facing shores of Los Angeles County,” can be anticipated according to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. “High tides occurred around 7 feet at 7 pm today and will be 7.2 feet at 8 pm on Tuesday.”
“There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Significant beach erosion will occur. Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, walkways, and low-lying roads. Of particular concern will be the Alamitos Peninsula area in Long Beach where coastal flooding will potentially cause local damage to structures near time of high tides. Other areas that will be susceptible to coastal flooding during the next couple of days include Catalina Island, and Oxnard to Malibu (including Point Mugu),” according to the NWS. “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.”
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