Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon 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...Highest surf will be focused across south facing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical Storm Elida. Additional Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf Advisories will likely be needed through the rest of the week due to a series of incoming southerly swells.