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Siuslaw National Forest

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:20PM PDT until September 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

1:20 PM — September 10th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft at 13 seconds and north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 12:07PM PDT until September 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

12:07 PM — September 10th, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and steep seas 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds. * WHERE...All of the area. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 12:02AM PDT until September 9 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

12:02 AM — 2:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisories, north winds 15 to 25 kt and steep seas 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds. * WHERE...All the area. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Steep to very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Overview

Siuslaw National Forest is fully open and operational with no major closures affecting general access. The forest encompasses over 630,000 acres along Oregon's central coast from Tillamook to Coos Bay, making it one of only two national forests in the lower 48 with oceanfront property. Current fire danger is at Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) I (Low), with no active fire restrictions or large fires. Key alerts for visitors: Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is closed through mid-May 2026 for remodeling (though trails and area remain accessible); Homestead Trailhead to Sweet Creek Trail is closed due to boardwalk damage (Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead access remains open); FSR 1861 has ongoing closure from 2021 landslide; Sand Lake Recreation Area requires tickets/reservations for July 4th weekend. The forest offers diverse ecosystems from old-growth forests and waterfalls to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and coastal headlands at Cape Perpetua and Cascade Head. Winter conditions: forest roads are not maintained for snow/ice and are prone to flooding. Western snowy plover nesting season restrictions apply March-September at certain beaches. Contact headquarters at 541-750-7000.

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