Sneakerwave — Los Angeles County Coasts Including Downtown Los Angeles, California
2016-02-24 · Los Angeles County Coasts Including Downtown Los Angeles, California
1
Direct deaths
4
Injuries
Event narrative
High surf conditions impacted the beaches of Los Angeles county. In Redondo Beach, four people were swept off a jetty by a sneaker wave. Three of the individuals survived, but the fourth individual died.
Wider weather episode
A period of high surf conditions impacted the beaches of Southern California. In Redondo Beach, 4 people were swept off a jetty by a sneaker wave. Three of the individuals were injured and one died.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 622670. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.