High Surf Advisory in Pacific County, Washington
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
2/20/2023 9:31:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
2/20/2023 9:31:00 PM until 2/22/2023 10:00:00 AM
A High Surf Advisory 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 easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 30 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon
Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
