Active AlertsSanta Barbara, CA

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to surf of 2 to 5 feet on southwest-facing beaches expected.
Where: Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
When: Through late tonight.
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.

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.