Malibu, Los Angeles County Beaches and Ventura County Beaches are under an updated beach hazards statement which was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 8:25 p.m. The statement is in effect until Wednesday Aug. 13, at 9 p.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA adds to be ready for, “Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf may locally exceed 6 feet along the Malibu Coast through Tuesday evening.”

“There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore,” according to the NWS. “Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such

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