High Surf Warning
Clatsop, Lane, Lincoln and Tillamook counties, OR; Pacific County, WA · until Sat 12:00 PM PST
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning 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 lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. Severe beach erosion may destroy 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. The sneaker wave threat will peak Friday evening into Friday night. In addition, the Tongue Point tidal gage in Astoria is forecast to reach approximately 10.5 feet during high tide this afternoon, which is high enough to result in tidal overflow flooding for a few hours around high tide.
Central Coast of Oregon
* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 to 35 feet.
* WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Saturday.
* 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. Severe beach erosion may destroy 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. The sneaker wave threat will peak Friday evening into Friday night.
South Washington Coast
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. Severe beach erosion may destroy 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. The sneaker wave threat will peak Friday evening into Friday night. In addition, the Toke Point tidal gage is forecast to reach 11.2 feet during high tide Friday afternoon, which is high enough to result in tidal overflow flooding for a few hours around high tide.
What to do during a High Surf Warning
- 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 Warning questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.