High Surf Advisory
Clatsop, Lane, Lincoln and Tillamook counties, OR; Pacific County, WA · until Mon 10:00 AM PST
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat of sneaker waves is extreme during these scenarios. 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.
What to do during a High Surf Advisory
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
Watch vs. Warning
High Surf Advisory questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.