Beach Hazards Statement in Ventura County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED8/13/2025 1:13:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
8/13/2025 1:13:00 AM until 8/13/2025 3:00:00 PM
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.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf of 3 to 6 feet. Local sets of 6 to 8 feet possible along
the Malibu Coast.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* 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.