Active Weather Alerts
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:26 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 7:53 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... A moderate storm system will impact our coastal waters tonight through Thursday, bringing a chance of thunderstorms to the area. Thunderstorm activity is likely to be most hazardous for the waters south and east of Point Conception with peak timing expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing local gusts up to gale force, rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts.
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:31 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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