Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Southern Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from 7 PM through 11 PM tonight and from around 8 PM through midnight Monday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.