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WeatherSunday, November 8

Coastal flood and high surf advisories run through 10 p.m. Monday

The Daily San Luis Obispo teamFrom Sunday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're headed to the beach, plan around the water. Low-lying coastal communities in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are under a coastal flood advisory until Monday at 10 p.m. The National Weather Service warns of an increased risk for ocean drowning. High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet Sunday morning and 7.4 feet Monday morning.

Monday morning's high tide is forecast a bit higher than Sunday's

Source: Cal Coast News

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Sunday morning7.1 ft
Monday morning7.4 ft
  • Flooding likely over beach parking lots, bike paths and harbor walkways
  • Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea
  • Moderate beach erosion is likely

KSBY's meteorologist Jim Castillo forecasts sunshine through the weekend, with highs in the 70s to low 80s along the coast and in the valleys. Monday and Tuesday stay warm and dry, and long-range models signal an active rain pattern starting mid-November.

10 to 16 feetpeak surf along the Central Coast

That's the peak surf KSBY lists for the Central Coast.

Source: KSBY News

Sources: Cal Coast News, KSBY News

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