{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f89a6212c68dd4ed2efc901b603b5c5552fa3a2f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"High Surf Advisory issued July 20 at 10:38AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f89a6212c68dd4ed2efc901b603b5c5552fa3a2f.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA"},"word_count":210,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# High Surf Advisory: High Surf Advisory issued July 20 at 10:38AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches\n**Issued by:** NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T10:38:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T10:38:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T10:45:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Large breaking waves building to 4 to 7 feet with sets\nup to 8 feet. Dangerous rip currents.\n\n* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County\nBeaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.\n\n* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday, peaking Monday afternoon through\nTuesday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip\ncurrents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large\nbreaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and\nrocks, and capsize small boats near shore.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be focused across south\nfacing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical\nStorm Elida. Additional Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf\nAdvisories will likely be needed through the rest of the week\ndue to a series of incoming southerly swells.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay\nnear occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in\nsuch conditions, stay off the rocks."}