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Updated:November 13, 2025 5:31 am PST

High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
San Luis Obispo County

Effective: Thu, 11/13 12:17am Severity: Minor
Updated: November 13, 2025 5:31 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/13 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Dangerous rip
currents.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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. Minor beach erosion
and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible during
the highest high tides of the calendar day.

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: Wed, 11/12 12:39pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: November 13, 2025 5:31 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/13 6:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast - Santa Lucia Mountains - Southern Salinas Valley - San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys - San Luis Obispo County Mountains - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches - Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast - Santa Ynez Valley
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County
Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San
Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Central Coast
Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Lucia
Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, and Southern Salinas Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.