This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This archival content was originally written for and published on KPCC.org. Keep in mind that links and images may no longer work — and references may be outdated.
High surf: LA coast, Catalina Island, central and south coasts
High surf advisories have been issued L.A. coast, Catalina Island, central and south coasts.
(
David McNew/Getty Images
)
Coastal areas around L.A., including Catalina Island, and the south and central coasts and Ventura County are under high surf advisory Tuesday.
The warning will be in effect until about 4 p.m. Tuesday. After that, waves are expected to calm, Stuart Ceto, National Weather Service specialist, told KPCC.
"People need to be especially careful," Ceto said. "There's a lot more danger out there."
High tides in the past have brought rip tides, beach erosion, and produced flooding in some areas.
The L.A. coast and nearby islands will be experiencing 6-10 ft. surfs with 13 ft. sets — including Ventura Harbor, Port Hueneme, Palos Verdes to Marina del Rey. Catalina Island's the west side is also susceptible to high waves.
High surf conditions usually roll in after big storms with winds, like the one that passed over the weekend, Ceto said.
L.A. will be seeing a rise in temperature, too. Downtown L.A. and the valleys will see highs in the upper 80s Thursday through Saturday.
Sponsored message
There's also a wind advisory out for the mountains around L.A.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
