California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 11:16

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 11:16AM PDT until July 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA