High Surf — Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

2014-08-04 · Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Media reports that a large sneaker wave took three people wading in the water near the north jetty of Tillamook out to see. Two of the people made it back to shore safely, but one did not, and was presumed to have drowned.

Wider weather episode

Three people wading in the water near the north jetty in Tillamook were swept out to sea by a sneaker wave. Two of the people made it to shore safely, but one did not.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 539814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.