The NWS issues beach hazards statement from Sunday to Tuesday

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The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a beach hazards statement at 12:53 p.m. on Friday valid from Sunday 5 p.m. until Tuesday 11 p.m. for San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches.

"Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected," describes the NWS. "Highest surf will be focused across south facing beaches due to a southerly swell produced by Tropical Storm Elida. Another tropcial system is forecast to form in a similar area and move along a similar path, bringing additional hazardous conditions to the coasts on the heels of this first event. Additionally, a long period southerly swell created by Southern Hemisphere storms will arrive late next week. Additional High Surf Advisories and/or Beach Hazards Statements may be needed next week."

"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," says the NWS. "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."

This statement is in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM.