Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Santa Barbara, CA ∙ Tajiguas, CA ∙ Carpinteria, CA ∙ Mission Canyon, CA ∙ Gaviota, CA ∙ Toro Canyon, CA ∙ Goleta, CA ∙ San Augustine, CA ∙ Summerland, CA ∙ Santa Barbara Muni Airport, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 103 PM PDT Fri Mar 28 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 4 to 6 feet with local sets to 7 feet. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly locations in such conditions, so stay off the rocks.

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