High Surf — South Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2024-11-19 to 2024-11-20 · South Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

The Point Saint George buoy (46027) and the Umpqua Offshore buoy (46229) reported swell sufficient to generate high surf. Surf heights reached 25 to 30 feet. Waves were highest on south facing beaches.

Wider weather episode

A strong, deep area of low pressure moving northeast toward Vancouver Island brought high surf to the southern Oregon coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1223742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.