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Santa Barbara County | ||
Effective: Mon, 2/17 9:00pm | Severity: Minor | |
Updated: February 18, 2025 12:30 am | Urgency: Expected | |
Expires: Tue, 2/18 5:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches | ||
Alert
Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to 15 feet, with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM 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. Information: 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. |