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High Surf in Los Angeles County Coasts Including Downtown Los Angeles, California

High Surf September 14, 1997 – September 16, 1997 · Los Angeles County Coasts Including Downtown Los Angeles, California

The wider storm

Strong southerly swell from Hurricane Linda combined with high astronomical tides to produce heavy surf across the Southern California coast. On average...the surf was 5 to 8 feet with local sets to 14 feet. On Santa Catalina Island...a large wave destroyed a warehouse at the Pebbly Beach Marine Center. Elsewhere...minor coastal flooding was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5615675. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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