High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
906 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
ORZ021-022-211200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
906 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 25 ft.
* WHERE...All beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from the surf zone and off of jetties. Area beaches may
become hazardous due to dangerous surf conditions.
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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ110-211500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.000000T0000Z-251121T2000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Bar conditions severe, becoming rough early Friday
morning. Combined seas 12 to 15 ft, decreasing to 10 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
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http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-211200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1051 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 12 to 17 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
909 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ350-356-370-376-212200-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251123T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
909 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...High and steep swell dominated seas 15 to 17 ft at 17
seconds through tonight. Seas lower some to 11 to 14 ft Friday
morning with north winds 15 to 25 kt and gusts to 30 kt.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ210-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T1200Z-251121T1800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 13 to 15 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt. For
the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.73 kt at 428 PM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 2.86 kt at 457 AM
Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.65 kt at 458
PM Friday. Seas 11 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ251>253-271>273-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T1200Z-251122T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 5 to
10 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 18
seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
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Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ210-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T1200Z-251121T1800Z/
Columbia River Bar-
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 13 to 15 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt. For
the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.73 kt at 428 PM
Thursday. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 2.86 kt at 457 AM
Friday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.65 kt at 458
PM Friday. Seas 11 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
PZZ251>253-271>273-211415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0024.000000T0000Z-251121T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0137.251121T1200Z-251122T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
211 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 5 to
10 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 13 ft at 18
seconds and south winds 5 to 10 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Friday. Small
Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
233 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
ORZ101>103-WAZ201-220000-
/O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251124T1200Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
233 PM PST Thu Nov 20 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* 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. Those participating in razor clam digs should exercise
caution.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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