A high tide and big waves kept first responders busy Thursday morning at the Oceano Dunes.
Personnel with State Parks and CAL FIRE SLO worked to evacuate campers in the area due to the high water levels.
A family of five also had to be rescued when their vehicle was swept into the waves.
"The car was making its way back into town. They were coming from the camping area and crossing the creek," said CAL FIRE SLO Battalion Chief Paul Provence.
A rescue swimmer helped pull the four adults and one child out of the car to safety. They were reportedly taken to a local hospital to be treated for potential hypothermia.
Water rescues were reported up and down the Central Coast, from surf rescues at Spooner's Cove, a cliff rescue at Pirate's Cove, and surf rescues in southern Santa Barbara County.
The strong waves and high tide also caused problems in Port San Luis.
"What we're seeing is a lot of swell which is noted by our coastal impacts," said Chief Harbor Patrol Officer Matthew Ashton. "We have a lot of flooding in the parking lot and we do have some fences down and some debris in the roadways."
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all west-facing beaches through Saturday night. Waves 15-20 feet are expected with local sets up to 25 feet. Dangerous rip currents are also expected, and a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect through Saturday because of the combination of high tides and strong waves. Click here for the latest forecast from KSBY News.
"Always check weather conditions before going out in the ocean and never turn your back on the ocean," Ashton recommended.
