Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during morning high tides.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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 tidal overflows are possible during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf this week with highest surf and greatest impacts potentially peaking again Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during morning high tide.