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Beach Hazards Statement Warns of Dangerous South Swell on Southern California Coasts Through Wednesday

Lifeguards urge people to stay out of the water due to 3–7 foot surf with life‑threatening rip currents.

On Monday at 1:48 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory in effect until Wednesday Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. for Malibu.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. PDT on Oct. 1 for south-facing beaches.
  • Coverage includes Los Angeles and Ventura counties plus Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, with parallel alerts for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county beaches.
  • Forecast surf ranges from 3 to 7 feet with local sets up to 8 feet, creating a high risk of drowning and hazardous swimming conditions.
  • Authorities warn of waves washing people off rocks, capsizing small boats nearshore, and possible shallow coastal flooding at particularly vulnerable beaches.
  • Regional forecasts indicate the swell should ease by Tuesday night with cooler conditions persisting into Tuesday and gradual warming beginning Wednesday; local reports attribute the swell to Hurricane Narda.