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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 2:21 AM Jun. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf of 2 to 3 feet on south-facing beaches expected, with 3 to 6 feet near Jalama. Minor coastal flooding is also possible near times of high tide. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...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. Minor coastal flooding are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak from 8 PM through 1 AM tonight and Tuesday night, due to high astronomical tides of 7.1 ft to 7.6 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:17 PM Jun. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters south of Point Sal to San Mateo Point. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * 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. &&
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