Advarsler, Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:13AM PDT until May 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Largest risk over southwest facing shores. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through 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. 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.