Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
145 AM PDT Sat Apr 5 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-060000-
/O.EXT.KPQR.BH.S.0008.250406T1200Z-250408T0300Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
145 AM PDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
  than normal, including over rocks and jetties. 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.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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