Southern California Surf Forecast: High Rip Currents Saturday Through Monday, Three to Six Foot Waves Expected

Good afternoon, this is your Southern California surf zone forecast for this weekend and into Monday. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from eight AM Saturday through eight PM Monday for beaches from Malibu down through Ventura County, and across to Santa Barbara. The culprit? High rip currents, which will be likely along the Malibu and Los Angeles County beaches, and they'll escalate to high risk on Sunday for Ventura County as well. Let's break down what's happening in each zone. For the Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches, we're looking at three to five feet of surf today, bumping up to three to six feet tomorrow. The rip current risk is already high this afternoon and Saturday. Sunday brings no relief, staying high risk with the same three to six foot surf. We've got mixed south and west swell working these beaches. Water temps are comfortable at sixty to sixty-eight degrees, so at least you won't freeze. Just respect those rip currents. The tides show a low of negative one point two feet early tomorrow morning, then a high of three point six feet mid-morning, another low at two fifty PM, and finishing strong with a high of six point nine feet at nine sixteen PM. Down in Ventura County, conditions are slightly calmer today with two to four feet of surf and a moderate rip current risk. But Saturday things amp up. You'll see three to six foot waves and the rip current risk stays moderate. However, come Sunday, that rip current risk jumps to high with the same three to six foot conditions. Water here runs a bit warmer at sixty-four to sixty-seven degrees. The swell is mixed south and west today and tomorrow, then transitions to pure south swell on Sunday. Santa Barbara County, both the southwestern and southeastern coasts, are looking at moderate rip current risk through Monday. Two to four feet today becoming three to six feet Saturday, then holding at three to six on Sunday. The water's coolest here at sixty-four to sixty-five degrees. Expect south swell throughout the forecast period. Moderate risk means life threatening rip currents are possible, so still be cautious. Up the coast in San Luis Obispo and the Santa Barbara Central Coast, there's no rip current statement, which is good news. Three to five foot surf both today and Sunday. This is the coolest water around at fifty-three to fifty-five degrees, so bring that wetsuit. You'll have mixed west and south swell today through Saturday, then mixed south and northwest swell takes over Sunday. The bottom line: if you're heading out this weekend, especially to Malibu, LA, or Ventura County beaches, keep a sharp eye out for rip currents. They'll be strong and potentially dangerous. Respect the ocean, know how to identify a rip current, and if you get caught in one, remember to swim parallel to shore. The swell is solid, the water's generally swimmable, but those currents are the real story this weekend. Stay safe out there. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta