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Updated:November 7, 2025 6:31 am PST

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Fri, 11/7 1:49am Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 7, 2025 6:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 11/7 10:30am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, moderate coastal flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM PST Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Friday.

* 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 unlikely. 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...High tide around 7 feet (MLLW) is
expected to occur between 7 AM and 11 AM. There is a high risk
for breaking waves at Morro Bay Harbor entrance and flooding
at Oceano Dunes State Park.

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.
High Surf Advisory HIGH SURF ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Fri, 11/7 1:49am Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 7, 2025 6:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 11/7 10:30am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, moderate coastal flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM PST Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Friday.

* 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 unlikely. 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...High tide around 7 feet (MLLW) is
expected to occur between 7 AM and 11 AM. There is a high risk
for breaking waves at Morro Bay Harbor entrance and flooding
at Oceano Dunes State Park.

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.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Fri, 11/7 6:17am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 7, 2025 6:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 11/7 6:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range - Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Isolated gusts up to 60 mph are possible in favored areas.

* WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Fri, 11/7 6:17am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 7, 2025 6:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 11/7 6:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
mph.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains,
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura
County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Fri, 11/7 1:49am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 7, 2025 6:31 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 11/7 10:30am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast - Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf up to 6 feet expected in addition to high tides.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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. 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. Significant
damage is unlikely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide around 7 feet (MLLW) is
expected to occur between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Information:
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.