Beach Hazards Statement: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands

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Beach Hazards Statement — Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents, highest across south facing beaches exposed to southerly swells. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...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. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the highest expected surf from the Hurricane Genevieve southerly swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening.