Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to
abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty
southerly winds.

* WHERE…Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN…Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. 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…Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
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.

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