MALIBU—On June 8, the city of Malibu announced hazardous beach conditions expected between June 8 and June 11. The National Weather Service Surf Forecast for the Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches reporting surf heights from four to six feet high.
Large breaking waves, dangerous rip currents have been reported. Beach goers are advised to stay off the rocks and jetties for their own safety. Strong rip currents have the capability of pulling swimmers and surfers under the water. The waves can knock people over in the water, and wash people off the beaches, increasing the risk of drowning and could capsize small boats, rafts, and watercrafts.
In addition to the hazardous surf warnings, there are also high bacteria levels warnings in effect.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for the following Los Angeles County beaches.
“These warnings are issued because recent water samples showed bacteria that exceed the state health standards, which may increase the risk of illness,” the LACDPH reported.
The bacteria warnings apply to the entire swimming area of the following beaches:
-Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
-Escondido Creek and Escondido State Beach
-Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach,
-Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey,
-Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro,
-100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain at;
-Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach in Malibu,
-Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the Lagoon,
-100 yards up and down the coast of Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica,
The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach, and 100 yards up and down the coast from the Club’s border fence.
Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach near Will Rogers Tower 18, has been cleared. For updated beach warnings check the LACDPH website.
By Sharon