Beach Hazards Statement issued December 31 at 8:10AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Minor coastal overflows possible due to
abnormally high tides between 6.7 and 7.5 feet and gusty
southerly winds.

* WHERE…Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

* WHEN…From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. 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…Peak high tides are expected between 5 am
and 9 am on New Years Day, shifting to between 7 am and 11 am by
Sunday. There is a moderate chance for Coastal Flood Advisories
to be issued for this weekend focused on west facing beaches
due to an incoming west swell on top of high tides.
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.