US Coast Guard Issues Warnings About Storms Coming to Oregon, Washington Shores

Published 10/23/25 at 7:25 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Seattle, Washington) – It's a rare event when the U.S. Coast Guard gets involved in pre-storm warnings, but this time they chimed in on the set of conditions coming through the Northwest. (Photo Oregon Coast Beach Connection)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is urging mariners and coastal communities across Washington and Oregon to prepare for hazardous marine conditions as a powerful coastal storm approaches Thursday afternoon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts offshore seas reaching 20 to 22 feet, creating dangerous currents, surf, and bar conditions. Mariners should take special note.

“Mariners should understand their capabilities and the capabilities of their vessel before setting sail,” the USCG said. “Vessels at anchor or mooring balls must ensure their gear and vessel can hold anchor in strong winds or seas.”

Those on the beaches should take plenty of precautions as well.

Photo USCG

“Razor Clam diggers participating in the fishery on coastal beaches should exercise extreme caution,” the agency said.

One person died this past weekend during rough conditions Tragic Death in Lincoln City Surf Sunday During Varied Wave Alerts on Oregon Coast.

The entire Oregon and Washington coastline are under one kind of high surf advisory or another, in effect Thursday through Friday for most areas. There are multiple sneaker wave alerts through the weekend for the Pacific Northwest coast.

“For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions,” the NWS said. “Breakers up to 20 feet. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible.”

Gale warnings and small craft advisories abound along the region's waters.

Depoe Bay in a storm - Oregon Coast Beach Connection

For those at sea, key safety reminders from the Coast Guard include:

Check bar conditions: Bar status and restrictions are broadcast via VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A and are also available online. Under 33 CFR 165.1325, operating across a closed bar is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port.

Carry a working VHF radio: Have a VHF radio or waterproof communication device on your person in case you go overboard or are unable to access it inside your vessel. Mariners in distress should contact the Coast Guard via VHF-FM Channel 16 or dial 911.

Wear your life jacket: No one plans to fall overboard. Wear your life jacket when you are on deck.

Cape Disappointment, Washington coast - courtesy Long Beach Peninsula Visitors

Monitor official marine weather forecast: Visit the National Weather Service Coastal Waters Forecast or tune into NOAA Weather Radio.

For the average visitor or resident, the USCG said:

Avoid jetties and coastal rocks: High surf and wave surges can sweep people into the water with little warning. Large marine debris can be carried by heavy surf and unexpectedly wash up on beaches and rocks.

You can see all warnings, advisories and alerts at the various Oregon coast and Washington coast weather pages, which include offshore wave forecasts and details on any warnings. (Below):

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