High surf advisory issued for SLO County. Here’s how big the waves could get
A high surf advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo County beaches as a winter storm moves through California.
The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. Saturday through 9 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet are possible along beaches in SLO and northern Santa Barbara counties.
The big waves paired with early morning high tides could also bring what the Weather Service called “nuisance coastal flooding.”
The advisory extends to counties south of San Luis Obispo, but with decreasing wave heights.
Waves were expected to reach from 4 to 7 feet on the beaches of Los Angeles County and southern Santa Barbara County and 6 to 8 feet with sets to 10 feet in Ventura County.
The Weather Service also warned swimmers to be aware of dangerous rip currents.
“Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers,” the Weather Service wrote in its advisory. “Since rock jetties can be deadly locations in such conditions, stay off the rocks.”
This story was originally published January 19, 2024 at 11:49 AM with the headline "High surf advisory issued for SLO County. Here’s how big the waves could get."
