Sneakerwave — South Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2025-01-12 to 2025-01-13 · South Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

North wind waves combined with a long period west swell to produce sneaker waves along the southern Oregon coast.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge brought north wind waves that combined with a long period west swell to produce sneaker waves along the southern Oregon coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1254469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.