BEACHES CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER 5 Published Oct. 3, 2014 By 021014 VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Surf, Wall, and Minuteman beaches are closed until Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. due to a confirmed shark attack one-quarter mile North of Wall Beach. The attack wasn't fatal. Officials at Vandenberg Air Force Base are requesting the public avoid VAFB beaches due to safety considerations until 4 p.m. Oct. 5.