High Surf Warning issued December 23 at 1:05AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 28 to 31 ft. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest surf is expected through this afternoon. Conditions are expected to slowly improve on Tuesday, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday, if not longer. * View
Rip Current Statement issued December 17 at 1:05AM EST until December 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High Surf Advisory issued December 15 at 1:05AM PST until December 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. Combined with high tides near 7 feet, minor and shallow coastal flooding. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 15 at 1:05AM PST until December 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. Combined with high tides near 7 feet, minor and shallow coastal flooding. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas