What was issued
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with dangerous rip
currents. These waves are expected to significantly increase
Friday into the weekend. Minor tidal overflows are possible
during morning high tides.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant westerly swell is expected
this weekend with impacts likely peaking Saturday. There is
potential for warning-level surf, significant beach erosion
and enhanced coastal flooding risk. 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 dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Affected area