Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 1:57AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:57am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow
flooding and strong rip currents are expected. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet is
expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning
through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from
6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.6 to 7.2 feet will be
common each morning.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov