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From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

ext round of large surf on track for Tue-Tue night across west-northwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents and sneaker waves will also be present. Very important to stay off of rocks and jetties.





From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

This SNEAKER WAVE example is from the north, but they work the same way in SoCal. Large, long period swell can sweep you into the water unexpectedly.



From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

High Surf along most of our beaches through Wed AM.



Beginning the week of January 4, 2021, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a project to upgrade the tunnel lighting system and install a queue warning system at the McClure Tunnel on Interstate 10 (I-10) and State Route 1 (SR-1). Overnight full closures of the McClure Tunnel and nearby ramps will occur during construction.

Anticipated roadway impacts: McClure Tunnel:

CLOSED in both directions - 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-10 lane closure for both directions:


One lane CLOSED from Lincoln Blvd. to McClure Tunnel – 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Ramp Closures – 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

WB I-10

Lincoln Blvd./Olympic Blvd. On-Ramp

EB I-10

4th St. On-Ramp

Lincoln Blvd. Off-Ramp

SB 1

Ocean Ave. Off-Ramp


From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

High Surf is expected to continue through most of next week for much of SW California beaches. A larger swell is expected to arrive by Monday bringing surf over 20 feet to the Central Coast.



Photos below are from the Instagram of Jason Ryan, and here's the caption he added:

"New Year’s day started off quite calmly actually. I decided to go take a New Year’s Day stroll down Venice Beach Boardwalk and on my way back home was alerted about an apartment fire very close to my location. So I headed over and caught what was on apartment fire that was under investigation as they think it was an arsonist/transient setting fires in the area."




Someone drove onto the Venice Boardwalk last night and crashed their car.

Photos by Alexsander Sabino



Beginning the week of January 4, 2021, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a project to upgrade the tunnel lighting system and install a queue warning system at the McClure Tunnel on Interstate 10 (I-10) and State Route 1 (SR-1). Overnight full closures of the McClure Tunnel and nearby ramps will occur during construction.

Anticipated roadway impacts: McClure Tunnel:

CLOSED in both directions - 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-10 lane closure for both directions:


One lane CLOSED from Lincoln Blvd. to McClure Tunnel – 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Ramp Closures – 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

WB I-10

Lincoln Blvd./Olympic Blvd. On-Ramp

EB I-10

4th St. On-Ramp

Lincoln Blvd. Off-Ramp

SB 1

Ocean Ave. Off-Ramp


From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

Gusty north to northeast winds will affect portions of SW CA and coastal waters through early afternoon on New Years Day. Outdoor activities and boating will be affected, as well as impacts to travel especially for high profile vehicles.



New Release from the City of Santa Monica:

"In an effort to slow the rampant spread of COVID-19 throughout Los Angeles County, the Santa Monica Pier will temporarily close for the New Year’s holiday weekend. The closure will be effective at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30 through 6 a.m. on Monday, January 4. The closure aligns with public health officials’ plea with members of the public to stay home as much as possible and dissuade the public from gathering in crowds.

We are in the middle of the worst part of the public health crisis with hospitals stretched beyond their capacity as people continue to gather and infect friends and family. Right now, one county resident dies of COVID-19 every ten minutes. Be part of curbing this trend by not gathering and staying home.

The City’s Code Enforcement COVID-19 details will be active throughout the weekend to enforce unpermitted business operations, gatherings, and face masks. Please follow all Los Angeles County guidelines to promote community health."



For more of our coverage of the Coronavirus lockdown, closures, and how our local surf community and businesses are doing, CLICK HERE






More rain for the first week of 2021! Monday's system may not bring much rain south of Pt. Conception, but Wed looks wetter, early estimates are around 1".



On the morning of Monday, December 28 of 2020, a reported snow fall was seen on various parts of Kanan Road in Malibu.

Per a witness, the amazing white substance coming down from the sky was floating before coming to rest on the ground. Reports also said there was hail mixed in as well. Heavy rainfall was also coming down in the area.

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice


An Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory has been declared for all Los Angeles County beaches. The advisory will be in effect at least until 7:00 am, Thursday, December 31, 2020. Beach users are cautioned to avoid water contact for at least 72 hours after significant rainfall. This advisory may be extended depending upon further rainfall.

A rain advisory is issued when there is significant rainfall that may cause bacteria levels in ocean waters to increase. Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean. Bacteria levels may remain elevated up to 3 days depending upon the intensity of the rain and the volume of runoff. Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly. The Department of Public Health recommends that beach users avoid contact with ocean water for a period of 3 days after significant rainfall, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.



From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

High surf advisories remain in effect for west facing beaches of SW Calif. through Tuesday afternoon. Sneaker waves can suddenly overtop jetties and dangerous rip currents can exist. Stay off of rock walls and jetties.



From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

Special Marine Warning including the Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands until 1:00 AM PST.



From the National Weather Service Los Angeles:

All eyes are on the first significant storm of the season Sun night-Mon. We're looking at 0.5-1" of rain across the board with 1-2" across SW facing coastal slopes.

A large northwest swell will bring elevated to high surf to most west-facing beaches through at least Tuesday. Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 15 are expected along the Central Coast and 6 to 9 feet with local sets to 12 feet are expected along the Ventura County Coast. Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet is expected along west-facing beaches of the Santa Barbara South Coast and the Los Angeles County Coast. The surf will peak twice: first on Sunday, then a higher peak is expected Monday afternoon and evening. There is a high likelihood that the Beach Hazards Statement for the LA County Coast will be upgraded to a High Surf Advisory on Monday. There is a high rip current risk for most beaches, so use extreme caution when in or near the water, and always swim near a lifeguard. Stay off rocks and jetties and never turn your back to the ocean.



On May 17th, former WWE star Shad Gaspard tragically passed away as he was swept out to sea at Venice Beach. He had instructed lifeguards to save his son before he was pulled under the water.

Today, it has been reported that the wife (and family) of the late wrestler filed for negligence against the state of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles. Siliana Gaspard (Shad’s widow) filed a claim stating their negligence and dangerous condition of the public property.

Siliana said the lifeguards were under-trained and were not working with proper equipment that would’ve saved both her son and husband’s lives that day. She feels they left her husband to die while they rescued her son.

She stated that the lifegaurds “left Shad Gaspard in the water to die."

But all reports from that day state the lifeguards attempted to save them both, but Shad insisted that they save his son first. A wave would then pull Shad underwater, where he would never resurface alive. Three days later on May 20th, his body was discovered.

Siliana also claims there were insufficient signs on the beach warning about the dangers of swimming there.

She brought the still unofficial lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of herself and Gaspard’s son, and is seeking unspecified damages and burial costs.

Even though, the Official Shad Gaspard Family Fund on Gofundme has already raised $160,355 (exceeding their $100,000 goal).

But as we know, the lifegaurds are not "under-trained", they did appear to have the proper equipment (see the video below), and they certainly did not leave him in the water to die.





The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a GALE WATCH valid from Wednesday morning to Wednesday eve for the potential of Santa Ana winds gusting to 35 kt. affecting the inner waters between Ventura and Santa Monica out to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands.


{BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT} in effect through Thursday AM per National Weather Service Los Angeles:

Elevated WNW surf of 3-5' is expected for all Los Angeles County Beaches. High tides around 6.6' around 930 this AM may produce minor coastal flooding​.