Overview
- Beach Hazards Statements are in effect for Los Angeles and Ventura county beaches, Catalina and the Santa Barbara Islands through Wednesday at 6 p.m. PDT, and for Orange and San Diego county coasts through Tuesday at 11 p.m.
- Forecasters expect surf of 4–7 feet with local sets to 8 feet on south and southwest facing beaches, producing strong, life‑threatening rip currents.
- The elevated surf is tied to a southwesterly swell near 200 degrees at roughly 4–5 feet with a 12‑second period, with conditions gradually easing late Tuesday.
- NWS guidance warns of increased drowning risk, waves sweeping people off beaches and rocks, capsizing of small boats nearshore, and possible shallow coastal flooding at particularly vulnerable south‑facing beaches.
- Officials urge people to remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers and to avoid rock jetties, which can be deadly in these conditions.