December 24, 2024 4:00 a.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

A High Surf Warning remains in effect from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through 4:00 p.m. Thursday for the south central and southern Oregon coast.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said dangerously large breaking waves of 30 to 35 feet are expected.

The Warning is for the beaches and shorelines of Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.

Forecasters said extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected.

Hazardous surf and beach conditions are likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving conditions possible on Sunday.

Residents should stay off beaches, rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.