Beach Hazards Statement in Clatsop County, Oregon
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
12/1/2025 2:28:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
12/1/2025 2:28:00 PM until 12/2/2025 3:00:00 PM
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
can suddenly knock beachgoers off if their feet and quickly
pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious
injury or drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when
sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions
in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the
water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially
watchful of children. Those participating in razor clam digs
should additionally exercise caution.




