As Whittier Daily News reported, a high surf advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service impacting Malibu and Los Angeles County beaches. The advisory brings warnings of hazardous ocean conditions expected to last through the weekend and into the early part of next week. The active window spans several days, requiring continuous attention from anyone planning to visit the shorelines of Los Angeles County.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory is active starting Friday at two p.m. and will remain in effect until Tuesday Nov. seventeen at three p.m. Forecasters indicate that conditions will escalate rapidly over the first forty-eight hours of the event, affecting coastal areas across the region.
The National Weather Service outlines specific progression for the surf. Breaking waves are anticipated to reach four to seven feet Friday. Those heights will grow significantly, reaching seven to twelve feet Saturday. Following the Saturday peak, surf heights are projected to drop to six to nine feet starting Sunday and continuing through Tuesday.
"Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet Friday, increasing to 7 to 12 feet Saturday. Surf heights are expected to decrease to 6 to 9 feet Sunday through Tuesday," NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA told Whittier Daily News.
Beyond the height of the waves, the National Weather Service warns of additional hazards. There is a potential for moderate coastal flooding impacting beaches Saturday. Furthermore, the agency highlights an elevated ocean drowning danger due to powerful rip currents generated by the incoming swells.
"A series of significant west-northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. There is potential for moderate coastal flooding impacts at times, especially Saturday. Some of these impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and shallow flooding of normal dry beaches and walkways," NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA told Whittier Daily News.
Beachgoers and coastal residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and exercise caution near the water as the swells move through the area over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service emphasizes that safety remains a primary concern during these periods of high surf and potential coastal flooding.
