California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/25/2026 10:58

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 25 at 10:58AM PDT until September 30 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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.
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.
Area Description: 
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov