High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet with dangerous rip
currents. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides
near 7 feet combined with elevated surf.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.
* 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. Pooling of sea water
is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is
uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is
also possible. No significant damage is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected
between 8am and 11am. Thus a combination of large surf and peak
high tides may result in in minor coastal flooding.
From: Jan 05, 2026 09:20
Until: Jan 05, 2026 23:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet with dangerous
rip currents. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high
tides near 7 feet combined with elevated surf.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* 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. Pooling of sea
water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas
that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach
erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected
between 8am and 11am. Thus a combination of large surf and peak
high tides may result in minor coastal flooding.
From: Jan 05, 2026 15:12
Until: Jan 05, 2026 19:00
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf focused across west facing beached expected. Minor coastal
flooding due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet combined with
elevated surf.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected
between 8am and 11am.
From: Jan 05, 2026 09:20
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to
abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty
southerly winds.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:23
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 14:54
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST
this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:23
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST
this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:23
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am
and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the
afternoon hours today.
From: Jan 04, 2026 14:54
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:00
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...High astronomical tides this morning will result in
minor tidal overflow and local beach flooding. Additionally,
elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet this morning may increase the risk
for tidal overflow.
* WHERE...Orange County coastal areas.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor tidal overflow, beach flooding, and coastal
erosion most likely during times of high tides. Strong rip
currents and dangerous swimming conditions Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Predicted high tides at La Jolla: 6.8
feet at 901 AM Sunday.
From: Jan 04, 2026 10:16
Until: Jan 04, 2026 18:00
