Public Safety
Coastal Flood Advisory for Southern California Beaches Sunday Through Thursday, Oct. 25-29
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a coastal flood advisory on Friday at 12:25 p.m., valid from Sunday at 5 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. The advisory covers beaches in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, including the Malibu Coast. High tides are expected to reach 7.5-8.0 feet, peaking Monday through Wednesday, with minor to moderate coastal flooding likely in low-lying areas including beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach erosion is expected, and isolated structural damage from seawater inundation is possible. The NWS warns residents not to drive around barricades or through flood waters.