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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 2:32 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf expected. Surf will build to 3 to 6 feet Sunday and persist
through Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.

* 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 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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