High Surf Advisory 12/22/2024 13:47 for Oregon, Washington areas

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued December 22 at 1:47PM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 22, 2024 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
December 23, 2024 - 4:00am
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...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.
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