Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 1:50AM PST until January 5 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:50am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet on west and
northwest facing beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Very
minor nuisance flooding of normally dry sandy beach areas is
possible.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA