Beach Hazards Statement in San Luis Obispo County, California

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 9/26/2025 10:44:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely
9/26/2025 10:44:00 AM until 9/27/2025 5:00:00 AM
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.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected on south-facing beaches. Surf of 5 to 7 feet with local max sets to 8 feet will be possible. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Wednesday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Exposed south-facing shores including Jalama Beach in Santa Barbara County and Port San Luis, Avila Beach and Cayucos in San Luis Obispo County will be impacted by the elevated surf and south swell generated by Hurricane Narda.
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