The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard alert for the Oregon coast this weekend. Higher than usual tides are expected, and sneaker waves are possible along the central Oregon coast up through the south Washington coast. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “sneaker waves can rapidly travel hundreds of feet up a beach following long periods of quiet surf and smaller waves, ‘sneaking’ up on beachgoers and pulling them into frigid, rushing currents, or causing rocks and logs to dislodge and injure beachgoers.” Sneaker waves are common on the West Coast, particularly in the stormy Pacific Northwest. The warning is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. For more details, follow the link in our bio. 📷 mark_w_graves #oregoncaost #winter #hightide #kingtide #highsurf #sneakerwaves #weather #storm #stormwatching