What was issued
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 ft Friday,
increasing to 30 to 35 ft late Friday through Saturday.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos and Douglas Counties. This
includes Charleston, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
dangerous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions improve somewhat late Saturday
afternoon as breaking wave heights lower to 24 to 27 ft, but
conditions are likely remain hazardous for area beaches through
Sunday and possibly even into Monday.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
What you should do
Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large
and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks,
jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
Affected area