< California Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 09:02

California Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 09:02

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 9:02AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* 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...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) tonight.
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