Beach hazards statement for Malibu and Los Angeles County Beaches for Monday

Malibu and Los Angeles County Beaches were placed under a beach hazards statement by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 1:47 a.m. The statement is valid for Monday, Feb. 2 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m.

“Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected,” the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said. “Additionally, very minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tides on Sunday and Monday, highest Monday. High tides will be around 6.8 to 7.1 feet between 815 and 900 am both days.”

“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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches,” according to 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.”

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