Kraig Pakulski / Friday, February 20, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Beach Hazards Statement issued February 20 at 2:18AM 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 this 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 20 at 2:18AM PST until February 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable Next Article Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe Print 15 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.