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High Surf Advisory
ActiveSan Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 ft with dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* 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...Additional High Surf Advisories and Coastal Flood Advisories may be needed in the near future.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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