Tag: Malibu Coast

MALIBU—At 1:27 p.m. on July 29, the National Weather Service Station for Los Angeles and Oxnard issued a High Surf Advisory for beaches along the Malibu Coast through 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. These conditions include powerful waves, predicted to reach 3 to 5 feet.

Waves can drag swimmers and surfers into the ocean and can cause inexperienced people to drown.  If a small boat is taken out in these conditions, it could capsize near the beach.  These waves can also knock people off rocks and jetties.

Other hazards will also occur including debris that can end up in the water, beach erosion, and sneaker waves. Residents should take the following steps when going to the beach by avoiding the water. If it is necessary to enter the water, they should ask lifeguards for information about the conditions in the water and stay close to lifeguard towers with an on-duty lifeguard.

Children should not be allowed to enter the water or play near the water unless adults are nearby to supervise them. A coastal flooding report from is in effect from 5 p.m. July 29 through 3 a.m. on August 1.

By Daniel Diquinzio

CALIFORNIA—On December 25, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning of high surf and rip currents for the Pacific coast including the Malibu coast, central coast, and all of the beaches in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.

Multiple warnings have gone out reminding beachgoers of dangerous surf. 
The following information came directly from the NWS website:

“A series of Pacific storm systems will continue to impact the western U.S. into this weekend with periods of strong damaging winds, high surf, heavy lower elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow.

A large, long period west to northwest swell will bring high surf to area beaches, highest on west-facing beaches, along with strong rip currents, strong long-shore currents, and powerful breaking waves. Use caution in or near the water, stay back from the water’s edge, and never turn your back on the ocean.”

Reports indicate that there may be minor coastal flooding within hours of the morning high tides from 7:00-7:30 a.m. throughout the weekend. Shallow flooding is also possible on some of the beach roads, low-lying areas, bike paths, and parking lots. Visitors are encouraged to use caution.

By Sharon