Beach Hazards Statement issued January 18 at 8:25PM PST until January 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...7 PM Saturday through 7 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal. These waves can also carry driftwood logs and other debris.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 17 at 2:25AM PST until January 19 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 17 at 8:17PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 16 at 10:45AM PST until January 19 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 14 at 2:30AM PST until January 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 14 at 6:30PM PST until January 15 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 13 at 9:24AM PST until January 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 13 at 7:00PM PST until January 15 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM PST Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 12 at 1:54PM PST until January 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Curry, Coos, and Douglas Counties. The highest risks will be to west-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 12 at 12:33PM PST until January 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * 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.