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Swell alerts, storms and forecast notes for Southern California.
El Niño this winter: what it means for Santa Barbara
NOAA says a strong to very strong El Niño is likely through early 2027, with odds above 83%. Here is what that has meant for Santa Barbara surf and rain in the past, and what the forecast shows right now.
Santa Barbara- Forecast notes
Lobster season opens Friday, Oct 2 at 6 PM
California's recreational spiny lobster season opens Friday evening and runs through March 17. Here are the dates, the key rules and the conditions to check before you dive.
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How to read a surf buoy: height, period and direction
Three numbers tell you most of what a swell will do at the beach. Here is what each one means for Southern California.
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