Kraig Pakulski / Thursday, February 19, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Beach Hazards Statement issued February 19 at 11:42AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE…Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN…Through Friday evening. * 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. The post Beach Hazards Statement issued February 19 at 11:42AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Central Coast Residents Can Access $9.5 Million in Energy Upgrade Rebates for 2026 Next Article SLO County’s French Hospital Distributes Automated External Defibrillators Print 16 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.