Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 3 at 12:11PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Waves
can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is
possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 5pm on
Saturday, 630pm on Sunday, 730pm on Monday, and 830pm on
Tuesday.
Instruction:
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. Follow advice from local
officials.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov