California Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 13:24

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 1:24PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA