Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 22 at 1:56PM PST until December 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 1:56pm
Expires:
December 22, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 21
to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large
breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this
evening. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected Monday
morning into Monday afternoon. Conditions are expected to
slowly improve on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf
conditions can be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day)
through Thursday, if not longer.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Instruction:
Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
Area Description:
South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR