Santa Barbara County

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Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:08AM PST until February 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

2:08 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Gale Watch issued February 9 at 2:08AM PST until February 11 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

2:08 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:08AM PST until February 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

2:08 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 2:08AM PST until February 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

2:08 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Gale Watch issued February 9 at 2:08AM PST until February 11 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

2:08 AM — 10:15 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 7 to 12 ft possible when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

High Surf Advisory issued February 9 at 1:43AM PST until February 11 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

1:43 AM — 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Gifford Fire Closure Order

Gifford Fire Closure Order 05-07-53-25-21 supersedes Order 05-07-53-25-20 executed on August 24, 2025.

Sespe Condor Sanctuary Closure

The Los Padres National Forest will prohibit entry by the public to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary to support ongoing Condor recovery efforts. This special closure order supports the overall survivorship and sustained population increase of the California Condor species.

Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery

Closure of developed recreation sites, roads, and trails in the Santa Barbara Ranger District impacted by storm damage and some roads restricted to non-motorized use.

Monterey Ranger District Storm Damage Closure

Due to recent storm damage, recreating in the following areas on Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest is prohibited:

Roadside Camping Prohibited: Nacimiento-Ferguson Road

For public safety, camping is not allowed within 300 feet of Nacimiento-Fergusson Road (Forest Road No. 22S01), from its intersection with State Highway 1 then east for 12 miles. See attached map for details.

Special Closure - SLRD Lake Fire Post-Burn Public Safety

Closure of developed recreation sites and roads on the Santa Lucia Ranger District impacted by the Lake fire.

Dry Canyon Area, Roads and Trails, and Wilderness Closure

Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Dry Canyon Area, Roads, Trails and Wilderness Closure

Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach

Prohibits being on Sycamore Canyon Road (Forest Road No.

West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions

Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area. Reference the description of the area and attached map for details.

San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires

Prohibits overnight camping and building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on San Carpoforo Beach, which includes all National Forest lands west of Highway 1 to the mean high tide line of the&nbsp

Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions

Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal campfire, or cooking fire, on National Forest System lands within the Fire Use Restriction Area which is the front country of Santa Barbara. Reference the description of the area and the attached map for details.

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