Ridgewood Summit Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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State: CA Alerts: 17 Updated: Oct 12, 2026 10:53am PDT

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Low lying areas will be most susceptible, including Oceano. Enhanced beach erosion is likely. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to be around 7 feet on Monday morning.

High Surf Advisory

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
High Surf Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet is expected with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Low lying areas will be most susceptible, including Oceano. Enhanced beach erosion is likely. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to be around 7 feet on Monday morning.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Ventura County Beaches
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible across the most vulnerable locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of around 7.5 feet are expected Monday and Tuesday mornings. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Ventura County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:33AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and elevated surf are expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding can be expected near times of high tide. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely around high tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The risk for significant damage is very low. 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. Large secondary high tides are also expected each evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 to 7.3 feet on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Freeze Watch

Area
Owens Valley North
Freeze Watch issued October 12 at 4:56AM PDT until October 13 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Northern Owens Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
North Bay Interior Valleys
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 3:51AM PDT until October 14 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13, and 1.0 ft above normal (6.8 ft MLLW) at 1:46 PM Wednesday 10/14. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 3:51AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco Peninsula Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco Bay Shoreline
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 3:51AM PDT until October 13 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco and Monterey Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Francisco; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 3:51AM PDT until October 13 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
San Francisco; Northern Monterey Bay; Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 3:51AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet. * WHERE...San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low- lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal Del Norte; Northern Coastal Humboldt; Southwestern Humboldt; Coastal Mendocino
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 3:02AM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...A very long period westerly swell will increase the threat of sneaker waves. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. The risk will increase as winds weaken. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 1:16AM PDT until October 13 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to morning high tides 6.5 to 7 feet in combination with surf 3-6 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads during morning high tides with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest high tides will occur between 10 AM and 11 AM today and Tuesday.

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