UPDATE: Beach hazards statement issued for Los Angeles County from Tuesday to Thursday

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On Monday at 1:31 a.m. an updated beach hazards statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA valid from Tuesday 8 a.m. until Thursday 8 p.m. The statement is for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles.

The NWS informs, "Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet on south facing beaches."

"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," adds the NWS. "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."

This statement is in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM.