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Updated:June 13, 2026 3:15 pm PDT

Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Sat, 6/13 1:13pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: June 13, 2026 3:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 6/13 9:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected.
In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are
expected each evening through Monday.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles
County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening.

* 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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying
areas near the times of high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This statement could be extended into
Wednesday night with future updates.

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.