Beach Hazards Statement issued July 12 at 2:14AM PDT until July 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf expected. Potential thunderstorms could produce lightning.

* WHERE…San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN…From Sunday morning through Wednesday evening.

* 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. Lightning strikes can harm individuals.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A south to southwest swell will affect the
coastal waters through the week. With the longer period swell,
the potential for larger surf and a greater risk for rip
currents. High tides are expected to continue through this
weekend with Monday being the peak of 7.0 to 7.6 ft above MLLW.
With the high tides and south swell, there is the potential for
some minor coastal flooding in low lying areas. Another concern
will be the potential for lightning (10-20% chance).
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.

Seek shelter inside a fully enclosed building or car with metal
roof if lightning is in the area and wait until the lightning has
left the area.

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