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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-300000-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0016.251202T1500Z-251204T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
200 PM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
  normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
  suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly pull
  them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
  drowning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
  sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in
  the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
  Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of
  children. Those participating in razor clam digs should
  additionally exercise caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
1045 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

ORZ021-022-291200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0011.251201T1500Z-251202T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
1045 AM PST Fri Nov 28 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...High risk of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...All beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them
  into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects
  which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As this long period swell arrives early
  Monday, it could coincide with the high tide expected around 8am
  PST Monday. While sneaker waves can occur at any time, the
  greatest risk is on an incoming tide. Please be aware of the
  tides if venturing out onto the beaches.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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