What was issued
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows are possible during
morning high tides.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County
Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Through Monday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant westerly swell is expected
this weekend with impacts likely peaking Saturday. There is
potential for advisory-level surf, enhanced beach erosion and
minor tidal overflows. Posing most risk to west-facing
beaches. Coastal hazards are likely to continue well into next
week.
What you should do
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.
Affected area