On Wednesday at 3:33 p.m. the National Weather Service released a beach hazards statement in effect until Saturday Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. for Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands.
“Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. Tidal overflow will flood some normally dry beach areas,” can be expected according to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. “Elevated surf will be highest through Thursday. High tides of 7.2 to 7.8 feet MLLW will occur between 6 and 10am each morning.”
“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. 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,” the NWS said. “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.”
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