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Beach Hazards Statement
ActiveSanta Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...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...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf this week with highest surf and greatest impacts potentially peaking again Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Minor tidal overflows are possible in areas with largest surf, especially during morning high tide.
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.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Data from the National Weather Service
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