High surf is peaking today, subsiding some tomorrow & increasing again Saturday w/ similar to slightly higher surf & coastal flooding. USE CAUTION at the beach & STAY WELL BACK from the water's edge! There is a high risk of ocean drowning for surfers & beach goers.



An approaching storm system will bring rain to the area late tonight with a slight chance of thunderstorms Fri evening through Sat morning. Heavier rain possible near any storm that forms. Rain will be ending late Saturday evening.

High Surf Advisory is in effect from 4AM Thursday to 10PM Saturday. Expect waves in the well overhead range with increased rip current activity.

This is vintage footage of Malibu beach, and people surfing in the summer of 1964.

December 27, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms

· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

Entire swim area

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

Entire swim area

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

Entire swim area

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

Entire swim area

· Windward storms drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down and coast from the creek

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down and coast from the pier

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down and coast from the pier

· Brooks Avenue storm drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down and coast from the storm drain

· Venice Pier in Venice

100 yards up and down and coast from the pier

· Topsail Street extension in Venice

100 yards up and down and coast from the Topsail Street extension.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area

· Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

The entire swim area

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"In a developing story, Los Angeles Police Officers were called to the scene at Venice Beach Fishing Pier on Wednesday following a disturbance involving a homeless individual. The incident, which unfolded at the Venice Beach Fishing Pier parking lot, led to the arrest of the individual under suspicion of assaulting a parking attendant.

Eyewitness reports suggest that the suspect exhibited erratic behavior and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. During the arrest, the individual, who was handcuffed, requested medical attention. Responding to the situation, police officers promptly contacted the fire department.

Upon arrival, firefighters conducted an initial evaluation of the suspect at the scene. The nature of the medical assessment was to determine the individual's fitness for transport to the detention facility. Following the preliminary check, the firefighters decided to transport the individual to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and emergency services in dealing with situations involving individuals who may be experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues."

UPDATED INFORMATION:
Witnesses at the pier said the homeless man, who makes himself a regular problem there, grabbed the young lady working in the parking booth. It was said this was her first day on the job.

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

Join us at Topanga Beach from 11am-1pm! We will be connecting with the ecologically-minded local surfing community of Friends of Topanga Point to cleanup Topanga beach before the incoming January King Tides.

Sunday January 7th, 11-1pm

For more info and to register, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Dangerous surf, life-threatening rip currents, and coastal flooding are expected at the beaches this week. Impacts are expected to become most extreme on Thursday, with the most dangerous conditions expected for the Central Coast and Ventura County Coast.



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* 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 7 to 12 feet with dangerous rip currents. Local sets of 15 to 20 feet will be likely near Point Conception. The most dangerous conditions are expected on Thursday.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. West-facing beaches will be most susceptible to these conditions.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST 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...Each morning Thursday through Saturday, residual high tides of 6.0 to 6.5 feet will enhance the coastal flooding risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

By City News Service

A motorcyclist was killed Christmas Eve in a crash with a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

The collision took place around 6 p.m. in the 33400 block of PCH, according to Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The motorcyclist was heading south on PCH when the tragic crash unfolded and despite the immediate response from first responders, he was pronounced dead at the crash site. The motorcycle slammed into a Cadillac Escalade that was backing out of a driveway on PCH.

The crash shut down a two-and-a-half mile stretch of PCH just south of Leo Carillo State Beach, the LASD reported. All lanes were closed between Mulholland Highway and Decker Road.

The County Medical Examiner’s office Tuesday released the name of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

The victim was identified as Jose Alfonso De Lira Piedra, 32, of Burbank, according to the agency.

A basketball player almost get run over by a mini motorcycle.