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Updated:May 25, 2026 8:00 am PDT

High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

Effective: Mon, 5/25 7:35am Severity: Minor
Updated: May 25, 2026 8:00 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 5/25 3:45pm 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 dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

Effective: Mon, 5/25 1:53am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: May 25, 2026 8:00 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 5/26 10:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and San Luis Obispo County
Inland Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.