What is happening
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an elevated risk of sneaker waves is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 22 to 27 feet. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. Large breaking waves will create hazardous conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible, and exposed infrastructure may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Official instructions
Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions. Stay away from the surf zone and off of jetties. Area beaches may become hazardous due to dangerous surf conditions.
