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Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories Extended for Catalina, Ventura Beaches, Malibu Coast Through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has extended coastal flood and high surf advisories for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches through 11 p.m. Tuesday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 3:18 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 3, 2026, 3:33 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles has extended its and High Surf for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. The advisories now run from 6 a.m. Saturday, September 5, through 11 p.m. PDT Tuesday, September 8, a longer window than originally issued. The hazard is expected to peak Monday and Tuesday. The warns of moderate coastal flooding and large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, largest on south-facing shores. Impacts include an increased risk of ocean drowning, with rip currents that can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, and large waves that can cause injury or wash people off beaches and rocks. Enhanced beach erosion is likely, and flooding of sea water is possible around high tide over vulnerable low-lying areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is not expected. The National Weather Service advises remaining out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. It warns that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urges the public to stay off the rocks, follow advice from local officials, and not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 3, 2026, 3:28 p.m. ET

    Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories for Catalina, Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and a High Surf Advisory for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. The advisories are in effect from 6 AM PDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with conditions peaking Monday and Tuesday.

    The Coastal Flood Advisory warns of moderate coastal flooding, while the High Surf Advisory warns of large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, largest on south-facing shores. Impacts include an increased risk of ocean drowning, rip currents that can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, large breaking waves that can cause injury or wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion is expected, and flooding of sea water is likely around high tide over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is not expected.

    Officials advise remaining out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. They warn that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urge the public to stay off the rocks, follow advice from local officials, and not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

  2. Sep 3, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET

    NWS Warns of Drowning Risk, Coastal Flooding Through Tuesday

    The National Weather Service in Los Angeles has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and a High Surf Advisory for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches, effective from 6 AM Saturday, September 5, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8, with conditions peaking Monday and Tuesday.

    The Weather Service warns of an increased risk of ocean drowning, with rip currents that can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet, largest on south-facing shores, can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Moderate coastal flooding is expected around high tide over vulnerable low-lying areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways, along with enhanced beach erosion. Significant damage to roads or structures is not expected.

    Officials advise staying out of the water or near occupied lifeguard towers, staying off rock jetties, following local officials' advice, and not driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

  3. Sep 3, 2026, 3:18 p.m. ETFirst report

    Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories Issued for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and a High Surf Advisory for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles County Beaches. The advisory is in effect from 6 AM Saturday, September 5, 2026, to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with conditions peaking Monday and Tuesday.

    According to the advisory, moderate coastal flooding is expected, along with large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents, with the largest waves on south-facing shores. The advisory warns of an increased risk for ocean drowning, as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Enhanced beach erosion is also expected, and flooding of sea water is likely around the time of high tide over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is not expected.

    Officials advise remaining out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or staying near occupied lifeguard towers. They warn that rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions and urge people to stay off the rocks. The public should follow advice from local officials and not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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