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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:38 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip
currents.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high
tides. This is expected to occur from Tuesday evening through
Thursday due to strong southerly winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:21 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
combined seas 6 to 11 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

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Gale Watch
Issued: 9:21 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
combined seas 6 to 11 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of southwest California.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:00 PM Dec. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...For all areas of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
and Los Angeles counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain
areas, including recent burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A moderate to strong atmospheric river will impact
Southwestern California Tuesday through Thursday. Heavy
rainfall is expected with high rainfall rates. So, widespread
urban flooding will be possible along with mud and debris
flows across all foothills and mountain areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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