Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during high tides.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 10 AM PST this morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.Surf will we highest for west- northwest facing beaches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west- northwesterly swells are expected to produce elevated surf into the week with highest surf and greatest impacts potentially peaking again Monday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during high tide.