Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 20 at 3:41PM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 3:41pm
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 11:45pm
Description:
* 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...From 7 AM Saturday to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest breakers during this period
are expected on Monday associated with the arrival of an
energetic westerly swell.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR