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Updated:October 10, 2026 9:45 pm PDT

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:51pm Severity: Minor
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/11 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow
flooding and strong rip currents are expected. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be
expected near times of high tide, especially with the Sunday
morning high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late tonight.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT
Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM
PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Low lying areas will be most susceptible,
including Oceano. Enhanced beach erosion is likely. The risk for
significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also
expected each evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.5
feet on Sunday morning, then around 7 feet on Monday morning.

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

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.
Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:51pm Severity: Minor
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/11 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, minor tidal overflow
flooding with elevated surf and dangerous rip currents are
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate
coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide,
especially with the Sunday morning high tide.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to
10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is
uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is
possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large
secondary high tides are also expected each evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.7
feet on Sunday morning, then 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and
Tuesday mornings.

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

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:51pm Severity: Minor
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/11 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow
flooding and strong rip currents are expected. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be
expected near times of high tide, especially with the Sunday
morning high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late tonight.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT
Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM
PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Low lying areas will be most susceptible,
including Oceano. Enhanced beach erosion is likely. The risk for
significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also
expected each evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.5
feet on Sunday morning, then around 7 feet on Monday morning.

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

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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:51pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/11 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Minor tidal overflow
flooding and strong rip currents are expected. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be
expected near times of high tide, especially with the Sunday
morning high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late tonight.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM PDT
Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to 10 PM
PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Low lying areas will be most susceptible,
including Oceano. Enhanced beach erosion is likely. The risk for
significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also
expected each evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.5
feet on Sunday morning, then around 7 feet on Monday morning.

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

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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:51pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/11 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, minor tidal overflow
flooding with elevated surf and dangerous rip currents are
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate
coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide,
especially with the Sunday morning high tide.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to
10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is
uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is
possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large
secondary high tides are also expected each evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.7
feet on Sunday morning, then 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and
Tuesday mornings.

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

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.