Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 25 at 1:03PM PST until December 27 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 1:03pm
Expires:
December 26, 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.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday.
* 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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR