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weather NWS moderate South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast November 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM

High Surf Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 33 feet.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. This includes Charleston, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Surf is reaching a peak that coincides with high tide late this morning. But, this will be a long duration event with surf remaining nearly as high through this evening.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Local conditions in South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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