WWA Summary for Beach Hazards Statement Issued by MFR

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
234 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026

ORZ021-022-102200-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0008.261011T1200Z-261012T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
234 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. Short
  period north-northwest wind waves will interact with a building
  west-northwest long period swell.

* WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. The
  risk will be highest during Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
  beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
  waves can suddenly knock people off of 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.

* View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and
remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions.

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1007 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026

CAZ101-103-104-109-101800-
/O.CON.KEKA.BH.S.0012.261011T1100Z-261013T0000Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Coastal Humboldt-Southwestern Humboldt-
Coastal Mendocino-
1007 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt,
  Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. .

* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
  without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
  jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
  objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.  There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.  Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches.  Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

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