Sneakerwave — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2023-10-19 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

A large, long period swell produced a high-end sneaker wave threat to the Oregon coast October 17-19. A young girl was caught in a sneaker wave on the beach near Yachats, OR and was fortunately saved by a stranger.

Wider weather episode

Girl injured by sneaker wave near Yachats.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.