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High Surf Advisory

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

High Surf Advisory issued October 31 at 12:36PM PDT until November 4 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Alert Description

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10-16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest surf focused across northwest facing beaches late Saturday through Sunday morning. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. Surf may subside below advisory criteria as early as late Monday morning. * 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.

Safety Instructions

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Time Information

Effective
Nov 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 10:00 AM
Issued
Oct 31, 2025, 7:36 PM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
National Weather Service

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