Beach Hazards Statement
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.
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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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