Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Medford OR 125 PM PST Thu Nov 5 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...An elevated risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can knock people off 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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