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Updated:September 5, 2026 11:00 pm PDT

Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 9/5 8:10pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: September 5, 2026 11:00 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 9/8 11:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening 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...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially
pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. 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 6.3 feet at
630pm on Sunday, 6.5 feet at 730pm on Monday, and 6.5 feet at
830pm on Tuesday.

Information:
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.