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Updated:October 27, 2026 3:30 am PDT

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 10/26 8:40pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: October 27, 2026 3:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 10/27 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast - Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected due to very
high tides.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the
time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike
paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach
erosion is likely. Isolated damage of structures due to sea
water inundation is possible to the most vulnerable areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will likely reach 7.5-8.0 feet
(MLLW) each late morning, which is 1.0 to 1.5 feet above
astronomical projections. The highest tides will be through
Wednesday. There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood
Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf develops.
The Coastal Flood Advisory may also need to be extended beyond
Thursday.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.