Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
1233 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-120000-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0006.260213T1200Z-260216T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
1233 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the
  water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep
  children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties,
  rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into
  the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on
  them until help arrives.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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