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High Surf, King Tides Bring Flood Risk to Southern California Beaches Through Friday

Morning high tides aligned with a west–northwest swell could cause minor overflow on exposed west-facing shores.

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People take photos of the big surf south of the Ventura Pier from storms brewing off the California coast Thursday, Ventura CA, Dec 28, 2023. The National Weather Service is calling for a storm system to enter Los Angeles and Ventura counties Friday night into Saturday. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • The National Weather Service has high surf advisories in effect, including for Los Angeles and Ventura beaches through 3 a.m. Saturday, with a coastal flood advisory in place through Friday afternoon for parts of the area.
  • Forecasters expect 4–6 foot surf with sets to 8 feet at many beaches, around 8 feet in Los Angeles County, and up to 12 feet possible in Ventura County, with low-lying areas such as parking lots and sidewalks at risk of minor flooding.
  • The greatest flooding risk is focused on Friday morning’s high tide window, roughly 6 a.m. to noon, with tides near 7 feet around 9:23–9:30 a.m. in the Seal Beach area.
  • Officials warn of strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions and are urging people to stay out of the water during the peak conditions.
  • Local preparations include sand berms and stocked sandbag stations in Seal Beach, with supplies available at the 8th Street Beach Lot and OCFA Fire Station 44.