# High Surf Advisory: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-07-27 14:27 ingested 2026-07-28 08:32

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High Surf Advisory — Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet with dangerous
rip currents, highest across south facing beaches exposed to
southerly swells.

* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday
to 3 AM PDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM
Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely around the time of
high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as
parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to
roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased
risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and
surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury,
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.2 to near 7.0 feet will
occur in the evening hours through Friday night, peaking
tonight through Thursday night. In conjunction with the
highest expected surf from the Hurricane Genevieve southerly
swell, the best potential for minor coastal flooding impacts
is expected Wednesday and Thursday evening.

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