High Surf Hits SoCal Coasts

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches on Monday evening.

The advisory takes effect immediately and remains in force until noon on Tuesday, November 10. Forecasters expect large breaking waves ranging from five to eight feet. These conditions will combine with high tides reaching 7.0 to 7.3 feet above mean lower low water each morning.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office stated that surf and coastal flooding impacts will peak on Monday. The agency noted that additional weather products may be required to manage conditions through the rest of the week.

Officials warned of an increased risk of ocean drowning due to dangerous rip currents. These currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves may also wash people off beaches and rocks while capsizing small boats in nearshore waters.

Beachgoers should expect flooded sandy areas and moderate beach erosion. Localized and shallow flooding is possible in beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways. While isolated damage is unlikely, officials said it cannot be entirely discounted.

The NWS advised residents to protect flood-prone property. They instructed drivers not to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. The agency specifically warned that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urged people to stay off the rocks.