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Beach Safety
- What's a rip current?
- What is an inshore hole?
- Why am I not allowed to swim in the water after it rains?
- I have seen beach closure signs during my previous trips to the beach. Sometimes the signs are different colors and have different meanings. What do these signs mean?
- When I check beach conditions on the lifeguard tower tide board, I see the word "Caution." What does this mean?
- What does it mean when an area near a lifeguard tower is lined with orange cones?
- Is there a way for me to find out if the beach I want to go to has a safe water quality level before I get there?
- Each time I visit the beach, I see red / orange flags posted near open lifeguard towers. What's that about?
- What do I do if I come in contact with a jellyfish in the water?
- What types of flotation devices are allowed at the beach?
- Is it permissible to fish with a spear gun on Los Angeles County Beaches?
- Can I launch my jet ski or boat from the beach? Can I bring them onto the beach by entering through the surf line?
- Can I drive my car on the beach?
- Are fireworks allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches?
- Is it permissible to drink alcohol on the beach in Los Angeles County?
- What do I do if I find a seal, dolphin or whale on the beach? Is there something I can do to help it?
- Are there sharks in the waters off Los Angeles County Beaches?
- What is long distance swimming allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches? How far out am I allowed to swim?
- Why do I hear a beep coming from lifeguard emergency rescue vehicles?
Employment Opportunities
- How do I become a Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard?
General Beach Information
- Can I bring my pets on the beach?
- I lost an item at the beach. Is there a lost and found I can look through?
- Why is the water turning red or brown? What is red tide?
- Why is the water turning green?
- What is yellow flag with a black dot in the center mean?
- Can I barbecue on the beach?
- Can I have a camp fire or bon fire on the beach?
- Is scuba diving allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches?
- Is there a beach in Los Angeles County that is recommended as a safe place to learn to surf?
- Can I sleep or camp on the beach?
- What time does the beach close?
- How do I access the beach if I am disabled?
- When are the grunion running?
- Am I required to purchase a fishing license to fish on the beach or on a pier?
- Is it safe to eat the fish that I catch on the beach?
- Am I required to have a permit to have a party on the beach?
- Can I windsurf and kite surf on Los Angeles County Beaches?
- Are there any Los Angeles County Operated Beaches that I can bring my dog to?
General Program Questions
- How can I have an Announcement or Event posted on this website?
- I don't have access to email. Can I mail you information about my event / activity?
How'd ya do that?!
- How do you make those QuickTime VR images?
- Sometimes I see "ghost" images in your QuickTime VR photographs. What's up with that?!
Junior Lifeguard Program
- How do I become a Junior Lifeguard?
- How do I become a Los Angeles County Fire Department Junior Lifeguard?
- How do I become a cadet?
Safety Preparedness - Tsunami
- What Are Tsunamis?
- What are the Potential Tsunami Inundation Zones?
- What is Being Done to Prepare for Tsunami Emergencies?
- What is the Fire Department’s Plan for Tsunamis?
- What are Tsunami Bulletins, Watches, and Warnings?
- What Should I Do?
Site Use Issues
- Can you please clean the camera?!
- The images on the webpage appear to be old, but the time stamp indicates that it was just updated. What's going on?
- Why do you sometimes have two different values for surf height?
- What is UV Index?
- What is QuickTime VR?
- Where can I get QuickTime?
- How often are the QuickTime VRs updated?
- I sometimes see gray "splotches" on the images from your cameras. What's that all about?
- On the very top of some of your images, such as with the QuickTime VR panoramic still photograph, there are black bars. What's that?
Beach Safety
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What's a rip current? |
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A rip current is a dangerous channel of water leading out to sea. It is caused by the action of twowaves coming together at an impact point. The impact causes the ocean floor to displace sand which in turn causes a channel of sand that directs the water out to sea.
Click here to see a series of photos of a rip current at Zuma Beach.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What is an inshore hole? |
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Sometimes while walking through the water close to shore, you may find that you can take a step and feel as though you have dropped of the end of a cliff or fallen into a sink hole. Rest assured that you have not. At certain times of the year, especially during or after periods of large surf, the ocean bottom tends to become very uneven. The impact of a large wave breaking in somewhat shallow water causes sand to displace and become uneven. These areas may be somewhat difficult to identify. It is recommended that you consult the lifeguard prior to entering the water to get a report of all conditions that you might face in the water. |
| Q: |
Why am I not allowed to swim in the water after it rains? |
| A: |
It is unsafe to swim in certain locations during and after rainfall.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
I have seen beach closure signs during my previous trips to the beach. Sometimes the signs are different colors and have different meanings. What do these signs mean? |
| A: |
There are different beach closure and advisory signs. To check the details on what each sign means,
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
When I check beach conditions on the lifeguard tower tide board, I see the word "Caution." What does this mean? |
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Beach conditions change so frequently that it is difficult to post them constantly. You should always use caution when entering the water. Prior to entering, it is recommended that you consult the lifeguard so that he or she may give you specific details on the conditions and hazards existing in your particular area. |
| Q: |
What does it mean when an area near a lifeguard tower is lined with orange cones? |
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The are inside the orange cones is the designated emergency vehicle parking area. These cones will be setup at every open lifeguard tower and main lifeguard stations. For your safety and other patrons in distress, you should stay outside the cones so that emergency vehicles and personnel can conduct their business. If there is ever any doubt, consult the nearest lifeguard to ensure that you are situated in a safe place. |
| Q: |
Is there a way for me to find out if the beach I want to go to has a safe water quality level before I get there? |
| A: |
To check Los Angeles County Water Quality levels,
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Each time I visit the beach, I see red / orange flags posted near open lifeguard towers. What's that about? |
| A: |
The red / orange flags are posted as a designated swimming and body boarding area. No surfing is permitted between the flags. The lifeguard will do his / her best to place the swimming / body boarding areas away from rip currents and inshore holes.
Occasionally you will see the two flags crossed together. This is a designated point of reference to keep swimmers and surfers separate. Ask the lifeguard which area will be best suited for the activity you wish to engage in.
Keep in mind that while the lifeguard establishes this area in the safest possible location, hazards may still exist in these areas so it is important to ask the lifeguard about all potential hazards. |
| Q: |
What do I do if I come in contact with a jellyfish in the water? |
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First of all, make every attempt not to touch the site where you came in contact with the jellyfish. Even if it itches or stings, do not touch it. If you feel that you have come in contact with a jelly fish, consult the nearest lifeguard and he or she will treat you appropriately. |
| Q: |
What types of flotation devices are allowed at the beach? |
| A: |
Generally, fiberglass and foam surfboards and body boards are the only acceptable flotation devices on Los Angeles County Beaches. Inflatable flotation devices are not allowed. |
| Q: |
Is it permissible to fish with a spear gun on Los Angeles County Beaches? |
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It is permissible to fish with a spear gun. However, you must ensure that the location that you are spear fishing is far away enough of all swimmers. Please note, fishing license regulations apply to spear fishing as well. |
| Q: |
Can I launch my jet ski or boat from the beach? Can I bring them onto the beach by entering through the surf line? |
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No and No. Any craft that is not suitable for common use in the surf, i.e. other than surfboards, body boards, surf ski's and kayaks, must remain a minimum of 300 yards off shore at all times. During times of very heavy surf, it may be advisable to remain even farther off shore. Motorized craft may not be launched from any Los Angeles County Beach nor can they be inside the 300 yard limit at any time. Boats and jet ski's can be launched from Los Angeles County facilities that posses boat launching ramps like Cabrillo Beach, Redondo Beach and Marina del Rey. |
| Q: |
Can I drive my car on the beach? |
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No. Public vehicles of any kind are not allowed on the beach, unless a permit is obtained from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Beaches and Harbors as part of a special event permit. |
| Q: |
Are fireworks allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches? |
| A: |
No. Fireworks of any kind are not permitted on any beach in Los Angeles County. |
| Q: |
Is it permissible to drink alcohol on the beach in Los Angeles County? |
| A: |
Alcoholic beverage consumption is not allowed on any beach in Los Angeles County. The consumption of alcohol impairs the ability to swim and stay afloat. Please remember swim in front of an open lifeguard tower. |
| Q: |
What do I do if I find a seal, dolphin or whale on the beach? Is there something I can do to help it? |
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If you come across any type of sea creature on the beach, do not attempt to touch it or help it. The best thing you can do is leave it alone and alert the nearest lifeguard about the situation. |
| Q: |
Are there sharks in the waters off Los Angeles County Beaches? |
| A: |
While even beach water can be considered part of a sharks natural habitat, sharks rarely make their way close to shore. |
| Q: |
What is long distance swimming allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches? How far out am I allowed to swim? |
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Long distance swimming is allowed and encouraged at Los Angeles County Beaches. However, it is recommended that long distance swimming take place close to shore. About 10 to 15 yards outside the surf line is recommended. Swimmers should never be more than about 100 to 150 yards off shore. It is important that beach lifeguards have an unobstructed view of all swimmers at all times. When swimmers wander too far off shore, it becomes very difficult to monitor the swimmer. Additionally, boaters aren't expecting people to be swimming out so far. It is always advisable to consult the nearest lifeguard prior to beginning a long distance swim. |
| Q: |
Why do I hear a beep coming from lifeguard emergency rescue vehicles? |
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Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Emergency Rescue Vehicles have been specially outfitted with a device called a "go forward" alarm. When all lifeguard vehicles travel in any direction on the beach, they emit a beeping sound to alert all beach goers of the vehicles presence. If this sound is heard, it is recommended that you attempt to identify the vehicle's location and ensure that you are well clear of the vehicle's path. |
Employment Opportunities
| Q: |
How do I become a Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard? |
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There is a test you can take to become a Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard, and it is generally held once a year in the Fall.
Click here for more info |
General Beach Information
| Q: |
Can I bring my pets on the beach? |
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There are no pet animals allowed on any beach in Los Angeles County. The only exception to this rule is if you have a eye seeing dog to assist you with a disability. |
| Q: |
I lost an item at the beach. Is there a lost and found I can look through? |
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At every main station contains a lost and found. Simply return to the last location where you think you lost something and go to the nearest lifeguard tower and inquire the lifeguard about the lost item. If the item you lost is metallic, you can hire a professional to come out and sweep the area with a metal detector. |
| Q: |
Why is the water turning red or brown? What is red tide? |
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This condition is called red tide. Red tide is a marine algae bloom caused by a species of dinoflagellates, often present in sufficient numbers to turn the water red or brown. Red tide occurs when there is a drastic increase in water temperature. |
| Q: |
Why is the water turning green? |
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Algal blooms often occur off Southern California beaches when conditions are favorable for the growth of certain species. The organisms that cause these blooms, similar to red tides which most Southern Californians are familiar with, are planktonic (free floating) organisms called phytoplankton. |
| Q: |
What is yellow flag with a black dot in the center mean? |
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The Los Angeles County Lifeguards call this the black ball flag. You will see this flag posted under the American flag at the lifeguard towers when conditions permit. This flag allows surfers and all other patrons know that the area around the lifeguard tower is for swimming and body boarding only. The boundaries will be set by a set of crossed orange flags. |
| Q: |
Can I barbecue on the beach? |
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On Los Angeles County Beaches, barbecuing is allowed at only three locations. Cabrillo Beach, Dockweiler Beach and Mother's Beach. All fires must be contained in the provided fire rings. Fires must be maintained at a reasonable level. Do not stack palates or other forms of wood higher than the level of the ring. Do not use gasoline or other fuels to intensify flames. When you are ready to leave, simply allow the fire to burn itself out. Do not pour sand, water or any other form of fire retardant on the flames. Fire pit areas for barbecuing must be vacated by 10:00pm. Parking facilities at these locations also close at 10:00pm. |
| Q: |
Can I have a camp fire or bon fire on the beach? |
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Fires of any kind on the beach are allowed at only three locations in Los Angeles County: Cabrillo Beach, Dockweiler Beach and Mother's Beach. All fires must be contained in the provided fire rings. Fires must be maintained at a reasonable level. Do not stack palates or other forms of wood higher than the level of the ring. Do not use gasoline or other fuels to intensify flames. When you are ready to leave, simply allow the fire to burn itself out. Do not pour sand, water or any other form of fire retardant on the flames. Fire pit areas for barbecuing must be vacated by 10:00pm. Parking facilities at these locations also close at 10:00pm. |
| Q: |
Is scuba diving allowed on Los Angeles County Beaches? |
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While restrictions do not exist, for purposes of visibility and enjoyment, the following are recommended locations for scuba diving: Redondo / Torrance Area, PV Area / Abalone Cove & Royal Palms. Please remember to always dive with a buddy. It is also advisable to consult your area lifeguard and inform him or her of your plans for the dive that day. |
| Q: |
Is there a beach in Los Angeles County that is recommended as a safe place to learn to surf? |
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While there are some beaches in Los Angeles County that tend to be ideal for beginner surfing, these situations are entirely dependent on current ocean conditions. Therefore it is recommended that you check the weather and surf conditions report for the day that you are planning to go out. Upon arriving to the beach, talk to the nearest lifeguard for specific conditions. It is also recommended that if you are new to the ocean and surfing, you take a certified, "learn to surf" class to help you get started.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Can I sleep or camp on the beach? |
| A: |
No. Overnight camping is prohibited on all Los Angeles County beaches. For RV enthusiasts, Dockweiler Beach does have a facility for RV's to camp over night or even on an extended basis.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What time does the beach close? |
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While Los Angeles County beaches do not technically close at any particular time, there are certain ordinances that should be followed.
1. No swimming / wading / surfing /body boarding permitted after sundown.
2. No overnight camping.
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| Q: |
How do I access the beach if I am disabled? |
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The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Lifeguard Division has a supply of beach wheel chairs that are capable of navigating through the sand. The chairs are not powered therefore an escort is required. To request the use of a chair, visit any of the three Lifeguard Division headquarters facilities in Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica and Zuma Beach. |
| Q: |
Am I required to purchase a fishing license to fish on the beach or on a pier? |
| A: |
A California state fishing license is required to fish on any waters in California.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Is it safe to eat the fish that I catch on the beach? |
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Many fish that are caught off Los Angeles County beaches are quite safe to eat. However, certain species do currently exist that the California Dept. of Fish & Game consider harmful if consumed regularly or consumed at all.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Am I required to have a permit to have a party on the beach? |
| A: |
Possibly. Permit requirements would depend on the number of people attending as well as numerous other factors.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Can I windsurf and kite surf on Los Angeles County Beaches? |
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Yes. One of the more popular locations for windsurfing and kite surfing is at Cabrillo Beach. Conditions at Cabrillo are more often than not optimal for these sports. |
| Q: |
Are there any Los Angeles County Operated Beaches that I can bring my dog to?
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Unfortunately no. Dogs are not allowed on any Los Angeles County Operated Beach. The only exception to this regulation would be a service animal such as a "seeing eye dog. " |
General Program Questions
| Q: |
How can I have an Announcement or Event posted on this website? |
| A: |
You can send information about beach related activities and events by emailing us at watchthewater@lacofd.org . |
| Q: |
I don't have access to email. Can I mail you information about my event / activity? |
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Sure. Information can also be sent via US Mail to the following address:
Attention: Community Services Captain
Manhattan Beach Training Center
Lifeguard Division
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
2600 The Strand
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 |
How'd ya do that?!
| Q: |
How do you make those QuickTime VR images? |
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We program our web cameras to take 24 overlapping still images (2 rows of 12) in the span of about 2 minutes. Then we use some custom software we developed to "stitch" the images together.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
Sometimes I see "ghost" images in your QuickTime VR photographs. What's up with that?! |
| A: |
Since the QTVR is a composite of 24 different still images, some interesting things can happen.
Consider this image of six beach units parading down Zuma Beach. It's actually only one! Our camera caught it just right as it was panning around collecting images! |
Junior Lifeguard Program
| Q: |
How do I become a Junior Lifeguard? |
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Click on our Junior Lifeguard Link on the left hand side of the screen. There, you will find out the necessary information, including program costs, swim time requirements, hours and beach locations. |
| Q: |
How do I become a Los Angeles County Fire Department Junior Lifeguard? |
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All new applicants must submit an application and qualify for the program at one of the swim tryouts prior to the beginning of the program. Because the program demands above average swimming endurance, each new applicant must pass a 100 yard swimming endurance test. A new applicant is defined as a student that did not participate in the program in the prior year. If a student participated in the program two years prior, but not the prior year, he or she is considered a new applicant and must take and pass the swim test again. |
Safety Preparedness - Tsunami
| Q: |
What Are Tsunamis? |
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A tsunami (pronounced soo-NAH-mee) is actually a series of traveling ocean waves of extremely long length generated primarily by earthquakes that disrupt the ocean floor, or earthquakes that trigger large underwater landslides. Oceanic volcanoes and even meteorite impact can also cause tsunamis, although these are rarer but equally dangerous.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What are the Potential Tsunami Inundation Zones? |
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In most coastal areas of Los Angeles County, it’s only necessary to move several blocks inland from the beaches. This is because most of our beaches are upward-sloping, with significant elevation changes further inland from old sand dunes, and coastal cliffs and hills.
Tsunamis can be amplified by bays, harbors, lagoons, or rivers and flood control channels, which can funnel the water and send it further inland.
In places where the ground is flatter (and especially where amplification can occur from bays, harbors, lagoons, and rivers), it’s necessary to move further inland to escape the potential tsunami inundation zone. Examples are Venice, Marina Del Rey, Play Del Rey, Redondo Beach Harbor, Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, and the flat areas of Long Beach southward toward Seal Beach. In these places, people (especially those with trouble moving due to injuries, the elderly, etc) may be better off conducting “vertical evacuation” into upper floors of high rise buildings, apartment complexes, and hotels, when there is a potential NEAR-SOURCE TSUNAMI event.
Tsunami Inundation Area maps based on calculations for “worst case scenarios” have been produced for our coastlines by USC in cooperation with the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA; and they will be distributed to the public in the near future.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What is Being Done to Prepare for Tsunami Emergencies? |
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Remember, THE BEST WAY TO SURVIVE A TUSNAMI IS TO EVACUATE TO A SAFE LOCATION BEFORE IT STRIKES.
Under direction from the Board of Supervisors, the County of Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is finalizing the countywide Tsunami Plan, which includes Tsunami Evacuation Plans for all the incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas along our coast. A County Tsunami Task Force is working to complete the Tsunami Plan and the related public education programs and emergency response protocols.
Tsunami Evacuation Plans are being developed along the coast, with Evacuation Route signs to be posted on the beaches, on the streets, in telephone books, and other prominent locations. A public education program is being developed for schools and institutions, and for the general population of the coastal zones. Evacuation shelters are being planned to shelter and feed people displaced during tsunami warnings or after actual tsunami impacts. Other forms of warning for the public are being investigated, with funds being requested to support these efforts.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What is the Fire Department’s Plan for Tsunamis? |
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department is finalizing its Tsunami Plan to support warning and evacuation of threatened populations, to strategically locate fire department and Lifeguard Division units in advance of tele-tsunamis, to conduct search and rescue, firefighting, emergency medical, and haz mat operations in the immediate aftermath of large coastal earthquakes that might trigger near-source tsunamis. And your Los Angeles County Fire Department is implementing it plan to respond immediately in the aftermath of an actual tsunami impact, including conducting simultaneous air/land/sea search and rescue operations to locate and save victims unable to escape the waves, treat them for injuries, and transport them to hospitals using helicopters, boats, ambulances, and other means.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What are Tsunami Bulletins, Watches, and Warnings? |
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Tsunami Information Bulletin : Message issued by the West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WCATWC) to advise public safety agencies of the occurrence of a major earthquake in the Pacific or near-Pacific area, with the evaluation that a potentially destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was not generated.
Tsunami Warning Bulletin : Warning message issued throughout the Pacific based on confirmation that a tsunami has been generated that poses a threat to the population in part or all of the Pacific coast regions. A Tsunami Warning will be followed by additional bulletins with updated information until it is cancelled.
Regional Tsunami Warning/Watch Bulletin: Message issued initially by West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WCATWC) based only on seismic information to alert all participants of the possibility of a tsunami and advise them that a tsunami investigation is underway. Those areas that are within 0 to 3 hours from the estimated time of arrival of the first wave are placed in a Tsunami Warning status. Those areas within 3 to 6 hours are placed in a Tsunami Watch status. It will be followed by additional bulletins until it is either upgraded to a Pacific-wide Tsunami Warning or until it is cancelled.
Click here for more info |
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What Should I Do? |
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Be aware of the tsunami dangers, and have a personal plan if you live, work in, or visit potential tsunami inundation zones. Share this knowledge with your family, friends, and neighbors. Be aware of the local tsunami warning systems, as well as the signs of impending tsunami arrival. If you work in a tsunami-prone area, have a workplace evacuation plan the includes leaving the area in the event of a tsunami emergency.
Click here for more info |
Site Use Issues
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Can you please clean the camera?! |
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Occasionally the winds pick up in the bay and leave salt on the housings of our web-cameras faster than our periodic cleanings and maintenance schedules can keep pace with, so please understand if from time to time the view gets a little salty! |
| Q: |
The images on the webpage appear to be old, but the time stamp indicates that it was just updated. What's going on? |
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Your browser may be set to "cache" images. This is when there is a newer image on the server, but your browser is saving or "caching" an older copy.
We work hard to ensure that www.watchthewater.org contains the most accurate location specific information on Los Angeles County beaches. To take full advantage of this, make sure your browser is not caching images. Check your browser settings.
For example, if you are using Internet Explorer Version 6 on Windows XP, you would go to the Tools menu, select "Internet Options." Then, under the "General" tab, in the "Temporary Internet files" panel, click on the "Settings..." button. You will see four options under "Check for newer versions of stored pages:" Select the one that says "Every visit to the page."
For other browser versions, or any questions about this, contact our technical support department via the Contact Us Link. |
| Q: |
Why do you sometimes have two different values for surf height? |
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We get swell Nowcasting data from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography that is updated hourly around the clock. Additionally, during daylight hours, our lifeguards make observations and report wave height and quality and the data is sent to this website. When the reports become 4 hours old, that data no longer displays.
It is normal for there to be a difference in the values. One is based on a scientific model of what the surf is "supposed" to be and is updated hourly, the other is a subjective observation and is updated approximately every four hours.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What is UV Index? |
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The UV Index provides a daily forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to the sun. The Index predicts UV intensity levels on a scale of 0 to 10+, where 0 indicates a minimal risk of overexposure and 10+ means a very high risk.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
What is QuickTime VR? |
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QuickTime VR is a format for displaying 'spherical' photographs. VR stands for virtual reality. It's basically a still photograph that gives you a 360° view of an area.
Click here for more info |
| Q: |
How often are the QuickTime VRs updated? |
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Generally the QTVRs are updated every 30 minutes. Remember that the primary function of the web cameras is public safety. Lifeguards frequently use the web cameras to check for activity and make staffing decisions, or to help direct resources to the scene of rescue operations. So on occasion, the update may be delayed due to conflicts with other uses of the web camera. |
| Q: |
I sometimes see gray "splotches" on the images from your cameras. What's that all about? |
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Our program's Privacy Assurance and Acceptable Use Policy forbids us from photographing areas where the public has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as in homes, or inside public restrooms, etc. Our cameras have a feature called "privacy zones." These allow us to program into the camera areas that cannot be viewed from the cameras.
For more information on our Privacy Assurance and Acceptable Use Policy, please click here. |
| Q: |
On the very top of some of your images, such as with the QuickTime VR panoramic still photograph, there are black bars. What's that? |
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Our cameras are dome cameras and are incapable of tilting up above the horizon. What you are seeing is the upper limit of their point of view and it usually includes part of the camera housing. |
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