Full Notification

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 17 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surfing, swimming, fishing, boating, and observing large waves from rocks or coastal structures during high surf conditions is dangerous. All large waves are not alike. There is often an extra large breaker that can suddenly sweep a person overboard or off a large rock with no warning. The safest place to be during high surf conditions is in port and well away from breaking waves.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST ... CENTRAL OREGON COAST ... SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST

Instructions:

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches, producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally high waves. Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.