Sneakerwave — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2023-12-28 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

A southwesterly swell of 20 to 25 ft with a period of 17 seconds was observed across the coastal waters. A 5 year old girl was hospitalized after she was hit by a sneaker wave near South Jetty Beach in Florence, OR.

Wider weather episode

A southwesterly swell of 20 to 25 ft with a period of 17 seconds was observed across the coastal waters, resulting in a high threat of sneaker waves.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154788. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.