Alertes en vigueurSanta Barbara County Southwestern Coast

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected.
Where: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
When: From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.
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: Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.