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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
215 PM PDT Wed Apr 30 2025

CAZ362-366-010400-
/O.CON.KLOX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250501T0400Z/
Malibu Coast-Los Angeles County Beaches-
215 PM PDT Wed Apr 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches
  and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period
  south swell.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
159 PM PDT Wed Apr 30 2025

CAZ552-010400-
/O.CON.KSGX.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250501T0400Z/
Orange County Coastal Areas-
159 PM PDT Wed Apr 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 4 to 6 ft, with sets to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Orange County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. Surf will begin to diminish
  Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 2 to 3 ft swell from 190 to 200 degrees
  with a 15 to 17 second period will prevail. Highest surf will
  occur on south and southwest facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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