Weather Alerts for San Luis Obispo Central Coast

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SAN LUIS OBISPO CENTRAL COAST

Areas Affected:
San Luis Obispo County Beaches - Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Effective: Mon, 2/17 9:00pm Updated: Mon, 2/17 10:30pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Tue, 2/18 5:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet with local sets to
15 feet, with dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

Information:
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.