# HEADLINE
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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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
From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
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.
ISSUED AT
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM PDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Beaches