Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 13 at 8:39AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 8:39am
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this 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 from 11:30 to noon this 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