High Surf — W Santa Barbara, California

2001-01-09 · W Santa Barbara, California

Wider weather episode

Large northwest swell produced a brief period of heavy surf along the coasts of Central and Southern California. North of Point Conception, widespread surf of 10 to 12 feet was reported. South of Point Conception, widespread surf of 6 to 8 feet was reported along west facing beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5227880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.