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2024: checks phone for perfect beach conditions
1954: squints at chalkboard hoping lifeguard has good handwriting
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A weathered Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division information board mounted on blue wooden slats. The handwritten chalk board displays beach conditions including date (1/30/2025), high and low tide times, air temperature (50°F), water temperature (59°F), surf conditions (1-3 feet, poor), sunset time (5:55 PM), and safety conditions noting 'USE CAUTION'. The board also includes social media handles and QR codes for donations, with an emergency access area notice at the bottom. Screenshot of the Beaches app showing Samesun Venice Beach Hostel location. The interface displays five circular icons at the top for accessibility, waves, favorites, location, and user reports. A prominent water quality alert warns that bacteria levels exceed health standards and to avoid water contact, issued by California State Water Resources Control Board. Below are current conditions including: Water Quality marked as 'Poor' with a red warning triangle, UV Index at 'Low 0.2', Wave Height of '0.4 m - 0.5 m', Wind Speed of '11 km/h', Wind Direction showing 'South South West', and Visibility at '10 km'. Navigation tabs show 'Now', 'Forecast', 'Details', and 'Businesses' options.
July 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM