Weather Alerts for N. Coast OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
N. COAST OR

Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - South Washington Coast
Effective: Sat, 12/21 2:06pm Updated: Sat, 12/21 10:15pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 12/21 10:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 25 to 30 feet.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and
other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
Enhanced possibility for sneaker waves.

Information:
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches,
producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay
well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally
high waves.

Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the
beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.