Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 26 at 8:41AM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 8:41am
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Surf will be
highest across west facing beaches. Strong and dangerous rip
currents are expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast 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 is possible within a
couple of hours of the morning high tides, especially over the
weekend. High tides will increase from around 5.5 feet at around
7 AM PST Friday to near 6 feet around 8 AM PST over the
weekend. Shallow flooding is possible on vulnerable beach roads,
and in low-lying parking lots and bike paths.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA