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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 11/15 3:24am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: November 15, 2026 4:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 11/15 12:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches | ||
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Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 14 to 18 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of west-northwesterly swells will create an extended period of large surf into the week, with the potential for WARNING level surf again late tonight through Monday. Areas that may see most significant impacts will be west- northwest facing beaches, with widespread flooding likely at low lying areas such as at Oceano Dunes. Breaking waves may impact the Cayucos and Pismo Beach piers as well as the Morro Bay Harbor entrance. Information: Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other water side infrastructure. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 11/15 3:24am | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: November 15, 2026 4:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 11/15 12:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches | ||
Alert
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 14 to 18 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of west-northwesterly swells will create an extended period of large surf into the week, with the potential for WARNING level surf again late tonight through Monday. Areas that may see most significant impacts will be west- northwest facing beaches, with widespread flooding likely at low lying areas such as at Oceano Dunes. Breaking waves may impact the Cayucos and Pismo Beach piers as well as the Morro Bay Harbor entrance. Information: Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other water side infrastructure. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 11/15 3:24am | Severity: Minor | |
| Updated: November 15, 2026 4:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 11/15 12:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast | ||
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Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during high tides. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 10 AM PST this morning through Tuesday 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.Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west- northwesterly swells are expected to produce elevated surf into the week with highest surf and greatest impacts potentially peaking again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during high tide. Information: Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. 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. |
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| Santa Barbara County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 11/15 3:24am | Severity: Moderate | |
| Updated: November 15, 2026 4:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 11/15 12:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast | ||
Alert
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during high tides. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 10 AM PST this morning through Tuesday 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.Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west- northwesterly swells are expected to produce elevated surf into the week with highest surf and greatest impacts potentially peaking again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during high tide. Information: Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. 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. |
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