Beach Hazards Statement in San Luis Obispo County, California
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED9/26/2025 10:44:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: 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.