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High Surf Advisory

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San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents. These waves are expected to significantly increase Friday into the weekend. Minor tidal overflows are possible during morning high tides.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.
* 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 significant westerly swell is expected this weekend with impacts likely peaking Saturday. There is potential for warning-level surf, significant beach erosion and enhanced coastal flooding risk. Posing most risk to west-facing beaches. Coastal hazards are likely to continue well into next week.

Instructions

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.
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