Beach Hazards Statement for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. 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...
Official alert brief
WHAT
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 3 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning.
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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.
Instructions
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.