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Updated:November 15, 2026 4:15 am PST

High Surf Warning HIGH SURF WARNING  
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
 
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.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
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.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
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
 
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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
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.