Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 1:51PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, minor tidal overflow
flooding with elevated surf and dangerous rip currents are
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate
coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide,
especially with the Sunday morning high tide.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to
10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is
uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is
possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. There is
an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull
swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off
beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. Large
secondary high tides are also expected each evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.7
feet on Sunday morning, then 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and
Tuesday mornings.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Area Description:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov