Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and elevated surf are expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of sea water is possible around high
tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas. Minor beach erosion
is possible. 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...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1
feet at 11:30 to noon Tuesday morning.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov