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Beach Hazards Statement Extended Through Monday Afternoon for Ventura, Malibu, and Los Angeles County Beaches

The National Weather Service has extended the Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches through Monday afternoon.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET
On August 30, 2026, the extended a for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches through Monday afternoon, August 31, 2026. The , originally set to expire earlier, now runs until :00 p.m. PDT Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The warns of There is an increased risk of ocean drowning, and rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. The National Weather Service advises remaining out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. It also warns that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urges people to stay off the rocks.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 29, 2026, 9:25 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Ventura, Malibu, and Los Angeles County Beaches Through Monday Afternoon

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches, in effect from 5:47 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, through 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026.

    The statement warns of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning; rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, and waves can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats nearshore.

    Officials advise remaining out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. They also warn that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urge people to stay off the rocks.

  2. Aug 29, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches Through Monday Afternoon

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches, in effect from 5:47 p.m. Saturday, August 29, through 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 31. The statement, issued on August 30, 2026, warns of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells.

    The statement says there is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, and waves can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats nearshore. The Weather Service advises remaining out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers, and warns that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, urging people to stay off the rocks.

  3. Aug 29, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura, Malibu, and Los Angeles County Beaches Through Monday Afternoon

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches, in effect from Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 5:47 p.m. PDT through Monday, August 31, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. The statement is dated 2026-08-30.

    The statement warns of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves with isolated sets up to 6 feet due to elevated surf from southerly swells. Impacts include an increased risk of ocean drowning, rip currents that can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, and waves that can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats nearshore.

    Officials advise remaining out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. They also warn that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urge people to stay off the rocks.

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