Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Bandon, OR ∙ Gold Beach, OR ∙ Hauser, OR ∙ Tahkenitch Lake, OR ∙ Cape Blanco, OR ∙ Powers, OR ∙ Riverton, OR ∙ Carpenterville, OR ∙ Coquille, OR ∙ Myrtle Point, OR

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Medford OR 213 AM PDT Fri May 1 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT Saturday evening through 11 AM PDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short period northwest swell and a building long period northwest swell may combine their energy to produce dangerous surges. The risk will be highest around sunrise on Sunday morning. * 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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