# High Surf Advisory: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-07-31 20:31 ingested 2026-08-01 08:19

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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High Surf Advisory — Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 3 to 6
feet with frequent, dangerous rip currents, highest across
south to southwest facing beaches exposed to southerly swells.
Very strong rip currents are occuring along some beaches. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected at
the times of highest tide.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu Coast and
Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM PDT
Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of
high tide, over 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 of
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 5.8 to 6.5 feet will occur
in the evening hours tonight.

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