74°Partly Cloudy3% rainWeather status
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 7 at 7:12PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Expires Tue, 11:00 PM PDT.
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7-Day Forecast
Today
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74°67°
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 17%
- Wind
- NW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
Tue
86°68°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 17%
- Wind
- W 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 7:17 PM
Wed
90°70°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 3%
- Wind
- WNW 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 7:16 PM
Thu
86°68°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 0%
- Wind
- W 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 7:14 PM
Fri
82°65°
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- Precipitation
- 0%
- Wind
- W 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:13 PM
Sat
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- Precipitation
- 0%
- Wind
- WNW 0 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 7:11 PM
Sun
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- Precipitation
- 0%
- Wind
- WNW 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
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Real Feel75°F
Use caution walking outside
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WindSE1 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 8 PM–10 PM
Walking: 3% average rain chance, near 73°F, with winds near 5 mph. Review the active Beach Hazards Statement.
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Wind gusts5mph
Rain now3%next hour
Humidity73%current
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Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.
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Peak rain chance17%
Dew point66°F
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Beach Hazards Statement
Applies to: San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern CoastIssued by: NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CABeach Hazards Statement issued September 7 at 7:12PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CAAlert details
* WHAT...Dangerous and potentially life threatening rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will occur around 6.5 feet at 730pm today and 6.5 feet at 830pm on Tuesday.Safety instructions
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.Moderate · Expected