Key Details:
Multiple rounds of southerly swells impacting south facing beaches through this week.
Long periods cause STRONG rip currents and longshore currents and powerful breaking waves. The elevated surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions with increased ocean rescues needed.
Southerly swell from Hurricane Genevieve will bring high surf to the Ventura and LA County coasts through Saturday.
Actions:
Remain out of the water if possible.
Follow local lifeguards advice, and if swimming is advised, stay close to shore in shallower waters. Stay near lifeguards if you decide go into the water. If you get caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shoreline to escape, then swim at an angle away from the current, toward shore.
Stay off rocks and jetties.