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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
618 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

PZZ170-173-176-021100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.251202T0800Z-251202T2000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
618 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO NOON PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
233 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

PZZ271-272-021200-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0141.251202T1200Z-251203T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
233 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 ft at 16 seconds and north winds 10 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
  from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
228 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-022300-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0016.251202T1500Z-251204T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
228 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS 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.

&&

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https://www.weather.gov/portland

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
216 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

ORZ021-022-022100-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-251202T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
216 PM PST Mon Dec 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...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...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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