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Coastal Flood Advisory — Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, CA
Issued
—
Expires
4:00 p. m. CDT · vie., oct. 30 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLOX

Affected Areas

Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, CA

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected due to very
high tides.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely
over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the
time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike
paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach
erosion is likely. Isolated damage of structures due to sea
water inundation is possible to the most vulnerable areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will likely reach 7.5-8.0 feet
(MLLW) each late morning, which is 1.0 to 1.5 feet above
astronomical projections. The highest tides will be Monday
through Wednesday. There is a small chance for isolated Coastal
Flood Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf
develops. The Coastal Flood Advisory may also need to be
extended beyond Thursday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.