Hey there, surfers and beach lovers! Ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun? Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for some cool spots along the West Coast.

Starting off in **Malibu Coast** and **Los Angeles County Beaches**, we've got a heads up for you - a beach hazards statement from Thursday to Sunday with a high rip current risk. Today, the surf height is ranging from 3 to 5 feet with a water temperature of 63 to 70 degrees. Watch out for those high rip currents, folks!

Venturing over to **Ventura County Beaches**, similar conditions are on the horizon with a high rip current risk and a surf height of 3 to 5 feet. The water temperature here is a tad cooler, ranging from 59 to 64 degrees. Hang ten, but keep an eye out for those rip currents!

Heading towards **Santa Barbara County**, specifically the Southwestern and Southeastern Coasts, a moderate rip current risk is in play. Today's surf height is between 1 to 3 feet with a water temperature of 60 to 61 degrees. Not too shabby for a chill day by the beach.

And further up the coast at **San Luis Obispo County Beaches** and **Santa Barbara Central Coast Beaches**, we're looking at some solid surf heights of 3 to 6 feet. The water temperature might be a bit brisk at 52 to 54 degrees. Keep an eye out for a mix of northwest swell and some cool waves rolling in.

Remember, rip currents can be risky business, so stay safe out there and keep an eye on each other. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.