Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Avila Beach, CA ∙ Vandenberg AFB, CA ∙ Point Buchon, CA ∙ Purisima Point, CA ∙ San Simeon, CA ∙ Point San Luis, CA ∙ Arroyo Grande, CA ∙ Estero Bay, CA ∙ Pismo Beach, CA ∙ San Simeon Point, CA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1038 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon, peaking Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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...Highest surf will be focused across south facing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical Storm Elida. Additional Beach Hazards Statements or High Surf Advisories will likely be needed through the rest of the week due to a series of incoming southerly swells. 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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