Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 8 at 1:10PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected. 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 Monday afternoon.
* 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. No significant
damage is expected. 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, with large secondary high tides in the
evening hours.
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:
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