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A High Surf Advisory has been issued for LA County:

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
527 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2019

Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles-
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands-
527 PM PST Fri Dec 13 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large waves of 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents, peaking tonight into Saturday morning. Minor beach flooding.

* WHERE...Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast and Catalina Island. Highest surf across exposed west facing beaches.

* WHEN...Through noon PST Sunday, peaking tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...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. Minor flooding of sea water over beaches, around the time of high tide Thursday and Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West swell direction. Largest High tides near 6.6 feet (MLLW) around 9 AM today, lowering slightly on Saturday with high tide around 940 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Join Surfrider LA tomorrow morning - Saturday - from 10am-1pm at Topanga State Beach for the final cleanup of 2019. So far this year volunteers have removed more than 6K lbs of trash from LA County Beaches! ~ Be sure to bring your favorite wave-riding gear for a pre or post cleanup sesh cos it's gonna be pumping!


It’s GIVEAWAY time ‼️‼️

Jacks Surfboards giving away not one but TWO $100 Jacks Giftcards valid for ANY item in store or online as a gift to you!

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Giveaway winners will be announced on 12/15
🎁 Goodluck 🎁

Jacks Surfboards
2012 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
Store Hours: Mon-Sun: 10am-8pm




BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

WHAT...Large waves of 6 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. Minor beach flooding.

WHERE...Santa Barbara County South Coast, Ventura County Coast, Los Angeles County Coast, and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

WHEN...From Thursday evening through Sunday morning.

IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Minor flooding of sea water over beaches, around the time of high tide.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is an extended outlook statement. A High Surf Advisory will likely be issued on Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor future forecasts for more details as the expected event approaches.


This Sunday, December 15th at 1pm is the Ocean Goddess Surf Holiday Party hosted by the Traveler Surf Club Malibu..

1pm - 2pm: Group Surf Paddle out at 1st point Malibu

1pm-4pm: Traveler Surf Club Hangout. Raffle, refreshments and fun!

This is a free event! Ladies of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Traveler is amazing and we are allowed to use the surf club for FREE before and after surfing. Come enjoy all of the amenities that Traveler Surf Club Malibu. has to offer during the meetup (lockers, changing rooms, hot outdoor shower). We will not have board or wetsuit rentals at this event. Parking is easy on the street or in the paid lot by the Malibu pier! Traveler will be our home base from 1-4pm. Come say hello!

Address is 22941 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Hope to see you all there!

Check out the Ocean Goddess Surf Website for more info.


Solid WNW swells grace spots north of Pt. Conception the back half of this week. SoCal also gets in on the action going through the upcoming weekend. Winds/conditions something to monitor.


The average water temps as of December 9th.


Jacks Surfboards Holiday SALE starts today!

Monday, 12/9-Tuesday, 12/24

Get 20% OFF Storewide + all the amazing deals below!

40% OFF bikinis & one-pieces, Black Sea & Alton apparel
30% OFF boardshorts, dresses, sandals, sunglasses, watches & hats
$50 OFF surfboards (excludes soft-tops)

Shop online and save 20% OFF Sitewide at Jackssurfboards.com
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Jacks Surfboards
2012 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
Store Hours: Mon-Sun: 10am-8pm


Excludes surfboards, Go Pro cameras, Fjallraven merchandise & gift cards. $50 off surfboards excludes soft-tops. 20% off snow apparel & snow gear sale is valid in stores only, not valid online. Sale cannot be combined with any other sales, discounts or offers.



Tuesday night plan to celebrate local photographer Brian Averill & the Release of His Photography Book Concrete To Saltwater.

Great music, excellent food and drinks, signed copies, and a full book slideshow. If you’re free, swing by The Waterfront Venice and say hello!

The Waterfront Venice
205 Ocean Front Walk,
Venice, CA 90291
(424) 309-5331