Issue date: 2026-02-03T21:31+00:00
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be possible around the time of morning high tide on Tuesday along west facing beaches of Ventura County. High tides should peak around 6.0 feet between 900 and 1000 am.