* WHAT…Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet on WEST facing
beaches this morning will subside to 6 to 10 feet this
afternoon, then surf will continue at High Surf Advisory levels
through Wednesday evening. Very dangerous rip currents are
expected.
* WHERE…Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast and Malibu Coast.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…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.