Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Beach hazards statement remains in effect through Friday
evening... 

* hazards... dangerous rip currents and breaking waves are 
  expected through at least Friday due to elevated surf of 3 to 
  6 feet. 

* Tides... abnormally large high tides between 6.5 and 7.5 feet 
  will occur each evening between 630 PM and 930 PM. 

* Impacts... there is an increased risk for ocean drowning 
  especially with more people seeking relief from the hot inland 
  temperatures. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out 
  to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off beaches and 
  rocks and capsize small boats near shore. Abnormal pooling of 
  sea water is possible around high tide at beaches and harbors. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents... longshore currents... sneaker waves and other hazards
create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Swim near a
lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't
swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following
the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.


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