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Beach Hazards Statement issued December 26 at 8:41AM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Published December 26, 2024 8:41 am

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf of 3 to 6 feet. Surf highest on west-facing beaches.

* WHERE…Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

* WHEN…Through Sunday 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.
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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