High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued February 1 at 1:47AM PST until February 3 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Alert Description
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tides on Sunday and Monday, highest Monday. High tides will be around 6.5 to 7.0 feet between 830 and 930 am both days.
Safety 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.