*** BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT, February 25 THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING ***
There is a moderate to high risk of sneaker waves expected. These are waves that have an unusually higher run-up on beaches when compared to other observed waves on beaches along the southern Oregon Coast, including the beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry Counties.
- IMPACTS – Even during calm conditions, sneaker waves can sweep up the beach without warning and knock unsuspecting people over and pull them out to sea. Shock and hypothermia can occur quickly in the cold Pacific waters. In addition, logs and other debris can be lifted and carried by the waves, crushing or entrapping unsuspecting victims underneath.
- The sneaker wave threat is highest during incoming high tide Saturday morning, which occurs between 7 am and 8 am.