Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 25 at 7:28PM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 7:28pm
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet across the
Central Coast beaches and 7 to 11 feet across the Ventura
County beaches. Surf will be highest across west facing
beaches. Strong and dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be possible
within a couple of hours of morning high tide, especially this
weekend. High tides will increase from around 5 feet around 6
AM PST to near 6 feet around 8 AM PST through this weekend
into early next week. Shallow flooding of vulnerable beach
roads, parking lots, and bike paths will be possible.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Ventura County Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA