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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:31 PM Nov. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Hazardous Seas Watch
Issued: 10:14 PM Nov. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 ft at 14 to 17 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 to 18 seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt possible. * WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10% chance seas peak at or slightly above 20 ft on Thursday, which would be the worst case scenario. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:14 PM Nov. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 ft at 14 to 17 seconds and south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Hazardous Seas Watch, very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 to 18 seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 15 kt possible. * WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. Hazardous Seas Watch, from Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10% chance seas peak at or slightly above 20 ft on Thursday, which would be the worst case scenario. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider altering your plans to avoid possible hazardous sea conditions. &&
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