High Surf Warning 12/23/2024 02:30 for Oregon, Washington areas

Headline: 
High Surf Warning issued December 23 at 2:30AM PST until December 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
High Surf Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 2:30am
Expires: 
December 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM 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. Similar wave conditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and damage to coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.
Instruction: 
A High Surf Warning 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 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