Beach Hazards Statement issued July 31 at 8:31PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, frequent, moderate to
strong rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE…Ventura County Beaches.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT 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…High tides of 5.5 to near 6.0 feet will
occur in the evening hours tonight.
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 hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.