Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 1:57AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 1:57am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected. Dangerous
rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday 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. 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, 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:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov