High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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...A series of significant west- northwesterly swells are expected to produce elevated surf into next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely peaking today and potentially again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during high tide.