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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:24 AM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 9:24 AM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:08 AM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 4:21 AM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THUNDERSTORMS AND WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE THROUGH SUNDAY... A moist and unstable air mass will bring the potential for thunderstorms to the coastal waters through Sunday. Any thunderstorm that forms will be capable of producing local gale force winds and rough seas, dangerous lightning, heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Mariners are encouraged to stay in safe harbor until the storm passes.
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