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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County

National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory for LA County Beaches

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A coastal flood advisory goes into effect at 5 a.m. Sunday for Los Angeles and Orange County beaches due to anticipated record-challenging high tides between 7.5 and 8 feet. The advisory runs through 1 p.m. Thursday, warning of shallow flooding in harbor walkways, beach parking lots, and bike paths.

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Why It Matters

Residents and visitors across Los Angeles and Orange County coastal areas face likely minor flooding of public walkways, parking lots, and bike paths during morning hours from Sunday through Thursday.

Key Facts

  • A coastal flood advisory takes effect at 5 a.m. Sunday for Southland beaches and runs until 1 p.m. Thursday.
  • High tides are expected to reach between 7.5 and 8 feet during morning hours Sunday through Thursday.
  • Tides from Monday through Wednesday could challenge the existing record of 7.93 feet set in San Pedro on Jan. 10, 2005.
  • Minor coastal flooding is expected to cause shallow flooding of harbor walkways, beach parking lots, and bike paths.
  • Long Beach, Malibu, and Newport Beach have already seen substantial damage to homes from high surf in recent weeks.
  • A moderate rip current risk is expected during the advisory period.
  • Warmer weather with highs in the mid- to upper 70s is expected early next week before cooler conditions and potential storms arrive.
  • Forecasters indicate a 90% chance for rain in the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 time frame, potentially impacting Halloween activities.

Who's Mentioned

locationNewport Beach“Area experiencing recent high surf damage.”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Forecaster issuing warnings and advisory data.”locationOrange County“County subject to the coastal flood advisory.”locationWest Coast“Region where low pressure is forming.”locationSan Pedro“Location of previous record high tide in 2005.”locationMalibu“Area experiencing recent high surf damage.”locationLos Angeles“County subject to the coastal flood advisory.”locationCalifornia“State where storm window is opening.”locationLong Beach“Area experiencing recent high surf damage.”