Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Medford OR
143 PM PDT Sat Oct 10 2026

ORZ021-022-110445-
/O.CON.KMFR.BH.S.0008.261011T1200Z-261012T2100Z/
South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-
143 PM PDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. Short
  period north-northwest wind waves will interact with a
  building west-northwest long period swell.

* WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. The
  risk will be highest during 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.

* 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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