William M. Tugman State Park

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 30 at 1:18PM PDT until May 3 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT Saturday evening through 11 AM PDT Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short period northwest swell and a building long northwest swell may combine their energy to produce dangerous surges. The risk will be highest around sunrise on Sunday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr