Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 11 at 2:28PM PST until December 15 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 11, 2024 - 2:28pm
Expires:
December 15, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet with dangerous rip
currents. Very minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, and Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* 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. In addition,
astronomical tides will be running high, around 7 feet. And with
the high surf, very minor tidal overflow and coastal flooding
will be possible for west and northwest-facing beaches within a
couple hours of morning high tides, which will progress from
around 7AM PST Friday to between 8AM and 9AM PST by Sunday.
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.
High astronomical tides in combination with above normal surf
will likely produce minor flooding of low-lying areas along the
beach such as beach parking lots. Coastal officials should take
the necessary precautionary measures to safeguard their beaches.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Ventura County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA