Coronado Shores, Oregon, United States

High Surf Warning issued November 13 at 12:43AM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Issued by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 to 35 feet. * WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...From noon today to 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 this evening and tonight.

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.

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