High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 5:35PM PST until November 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet Friday, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Saturday. Surf
heights are expected to decrease to 5 to 9 feet Sunday through
Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
WHERE: Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Surf will
we highest for west-northwest facing beaches.
WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
IMPACTS: Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry,
especially around the time of high tide, including over beach
parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to
significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is
unlikely but possible. 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: A series of significant west-
northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into
next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely
peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially
when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these
impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and
shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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.