Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Santa Barbara, CA ∙ Goleta, CA ∙ San Augustine, CA ∙ Summerland, CA ∙ Santa Barbara Muni Airport, CA ∙ Montecito, CA ∙ Isla Vista, CA ∙ Tajiguas, CA ∙ Carpinteria, CA ∙ Mission Canyon, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 919 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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...Minor coastal flooding possible around the time of high tide on Wednesday morning between 7 AM and 12 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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