Portland, Oregon

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Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Effective: 2025-11-19 @ 4:30 pm -> 2025-11-24 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2025-11-20 @ 6:00 am -> 2025-11-20 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2025-11-19 @ 4:30 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued November 19 at 2:30PM PST until November 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.

* 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...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 exercise
caution.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast
Effective: 2025-11-19 @ 3:38 pm -> 2025-11-21 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2025-11-20 @ 12:00 pm -> 2025-11-20 @ 5:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Medford OR on 2025-11-19 @ 3:38 pm
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 1:38PM PST until November 21 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Description: * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.

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