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Updated:November 10, 2026 5:01 am PST

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 11/9 7:12pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 10, 2026 5:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 11/10 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time
of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths,
and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely.
Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. 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 tides of near 7.0 ft (MLLW) are
expected each morning. The High Surf and Coastal Flood
Advisories may need to be extended through the week.

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: Mon, 11/9 7:12pm Severity: Minor
  Updated: November 10, 2026 5:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 11/10 12:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time
of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths,
and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely.
Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. 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 tides of near 7.0 ft (MLLW) are
expected each morning. The High Surf and Coastal Flood
Advisories may need to be extended through the week.

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.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Santa Barbara County

  Effective: Mon, 11/9 7:12pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: November 10, 2026 5:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 11/10 12:00pm 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 4 to 6 feet expected. Minor tidal overflow
possible during morning high tides, especially across west
facing beaches.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.2 to 7.4 feet (MLLW) are
expected each morning.

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.