Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:15PM 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
dangerous 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 that are
struck.

* 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 will be likely. 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 starting Sunday with a 10-20% of thunderstorms
possible.
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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