15 June 2026
California Coast Surf Forecast Monday June 15th: 3 to 6 Foot Waves High Rip Current Risk
Surf Report for Los Angeles California
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Good morning, surfers and beach lovers. It's Monday, June 15th, and we're looking at some pretty interesting conditions up and down the coast today and into Tuesday.
Let's start with the northern zones. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Central Coast are seeing three to five foot faces with a nice mix of south and west swell. Water temps are chilly at fifty nine to sixty degrees, so if you're heading out there, bring that wetsuit. Rip currents aren't a major concern in this region, but always keep an eye on the water.
Moving south to Santa Barbara County, we've got smaller waves ranging from one to three feet, though you might see some local sets pushing up to five feet. It's a low rip current risk situation, so conditions are a bit more forgiving out there. Water temp hangs around sixty one degrees.
Now here's where it gets spicy. Ventura County Beaches are firing with three to six foot waves today, and they're dealing with a high rip current risk. That means life threatening rip currents are likely, so if you're not experienced with strong currents, this might be a day to watch from the beach instead. Water temperature is a bit warmer at sixty three to sixty six degrees. You're looking at mixed south and west swell action.
The Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches are in a similar boat with three to six foot surf and high rip current risk as well. The water here is a touch warmer still, sixty four to sixty nine degrees. There's mixed south swell and north swell creating some interesting texture in the water. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Thursday morning, and we've also got a Coastal Flood Advisory running through two AM Tuesday, so pay attention to those advisories.
Looking at Tuesday, conditions remain pretty consistent across the board. Three to six foot waves continue at the southern beaches, with that high rip current risk staying in place for Ventura and LA County. Santa Barbara stays mellow with one to three feet and low rip current risk. No thunderstorms are expected anywhere, so at least we don't have to worry about that complication.
Water temperatures will hold steady where they are. Tides will shift slightly from today, so check your local tide tables if you're planning an extended session.
The key takeaway here is simple. If you're heading to Ventura or LA County beaches, be absolutely certain you understand rip currents. If you get caught in one, swim parallel to shore, not against it. The northern zones offer milder conditions if you want a safer alternative. Either way, get out there and enjoy what the ocean's serving up today.
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Let's start with the northern zones. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Central Coast are seeing three to five foot faces with a nice mix of south and west swell. Water temps are chilly at fifty nine to sixty degrees, so if you're heading out there, bring that wetsuit. Rip currents aren't a major concern in this region, but always keep an eye on the water.
Moving south to Santa Barbara County, we've got smaller waves ranging from one to three feet, though you might see some local sets pushing up to five feet. It's a low rip current risk situation, so conditions are a bit more forgiving out there. Water temp hangs around sixty one degrees.
Now here's where it gets spicy. Ventura County Beaches are firing with three to six foot waves today, and they're dealing with a high rip current risk. That means life threatening rip currents are likely, so if you're not experienced with strong currents, this might be a day to watch from the beach instead. Water temperature is a bit warmer at sixty three to sixty six degrees. You're looking at mixed south and west swell action.
The Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches are in a similar boat with three to six foot surf and high rip current risk as well. The water here is a touch warmer still, sixty four to sixty nine degrees. There's mixed south swell and north swell creating some interesting texture in the water. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Thursday morning, and we've also got a Coastal Flood Advisory running through two AM Tuesday, so pay attention to those advisories.
Looking at Tuesday, conditions remain pretty consistent across the board. Three to six foot waves continue at the southern beaches, with that high rip current risk staying in place for Ventura and LA County. Santa Barbara stays mellow with one to three feet and low rip current risk. No thunderstorms are expected anywhere, so at least we don't have to worry about that complication.
Water temperatures will hold steady where they are. Tides will shift slightly from today, so check your local tide tables if you're planning an extended session.
The key takeaway here is simple. If you're heading to Ventura or LA County beaches, be absolutely certain you understand rip currents. If you get caught in one, swim parallel to shore, not against it. The northern zones offer milder conditions if you want a safer alternative. Either way, get out there and enjoy what the ocean's serving up today.
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